InterCity® operates daily buses from Mt Cook to Queenstown and will take approximately 4 hours.

Buses to Queenstown depart from the Aoraki Lobby, Hermitage Hotel, Mt Cook and arrive in Queenstown in the carpark on Athol Street.

Please note: due to roadworks around Athol and Ballarat St, between Monday 14th October to Friday 20th December 2024, our Queenstown stop will move to the carpark at 61 Stanley Street. This temporary stop is located one block over from the usual stop, and is a short 2 min walk away. 

Search for a bus Mt Cook to Queenstown and book online with New Zealand's most popular national bus network.

Service may be operated as a codeshare with GreatSights New Zealand.

About Queenstown

Renowned as a travel destination and a resort town, Queenstown attracts approximately 1.9 million visitors every year. The town's beautiful outdoor terrain encourages adventure. The ski and snow board season from June to October is a popular period to be in Queenstown.

For assistance in exploring Queenstown, GreatSights offers a guided tour through Queenstown highlighting some of the town's top attractions and activities.