Queenstown
Yesterday I caught your Sunday late afternoon bus service from Queenstown to Dunedin. I have never travelled with Ritchies before. Just want to thank you for the exceptional service - the driver was so professional and friendly. Great service - keep it up! I will be recommending you to family and friends! With many thanks, Suzy Wells, Pathways Co-ordinator, Department of Education, Tokelau
My son and I travelled from Arrowtown to Queenstown and return on 11th July. Leaving Arrowtown at 12.05pm the driver was so helpful in getting us organized with a card. Excellent service.
Coming home (arriving in Arrowtown around 5.30pm) there were three young girls traveling together that where being disruptive and smart. The driver handled it so well, he was respectful yet clear and firm of his expectations. All in all excellent service today.
We’d like to say how much we appreciate the Queenstown bus service. Also the bus drivers were awesome. Friendly and helpful. Plus we noticed one (Rodrigo Vincentim) picking up rubbish in the bus stop. Thanks so much. Lynne Silcock, Facilitator - Professional Learning, CORE Education
I was in Queenstown overnight on Wednesday and I rode buses all Wed afternoon and Thurs morning. It was useful for me to get an idea of where the routes go and to see some of the challenges that your drivers face on a daily basis. I think it will help me to realise the nature of complaints and I can be realistic when reading what customers are expecting versus what is reality. I found every one of the drivers to be polite and knowledgeable. I even asked one for directions as I passed an open bus door and she was really helpful. I wanted you to have this positive feedback, I saw the staff chatting at the Frankton hub and they seemed to get along well and the overall mood was really positive. Well done. Elton Crane, Systems Support - Transport Otago Regional Council
I have caught a couple of buses from Queenstown to Franklin and have found the drivers to be exceedingly helpful and friendly. The driver (Sam) on the No.1 bus departing Queenstown at 13.25pm deserves special mention. The bus service is easy to use and the drivers are a credit to the company. Well done. Peter Connor
. . . to you for your flexibility on Saturday – you made the process from our end so much easier so thank you so much. Shannon Jones, Functions & Events Manager, Highlands
. . . extend my sincere thanks for your support in organising coaches to ensure British nationals were able to connect with international flights destined for the UK whilst New Zealand was in lockdown. At a time when domestic options for travellers were exceptionally limited, my team and I really appreciated your efforts to facilitate their transport, particularly, as I understand it, it brought minimal commercial benefit for Ritchie’s and a large administrative load. Your efforts enabled a significant number of British nationals to travel home, many of whom have written to us via email since arriving in the UK to express their gratitude. That thanks is due to you, too, for helping them on their journey. Laura Clarke British High Commissioner
I was really impressed with the Ritchie’s drivers, their professionalism and willingness to work with is was incredible. Such a great team of drivers . . . Really looking forward to future projects with yourself and your team. Aaron Shaw, Centre Manager, Queenstown Central, LUMA Event
. . . the drivers were all fantastic and everything went very smoothly. Nancy Staples, Practice Manager, Greenwood Roche, Project Lawyers
. . . Your drivers were very nice and easy to work with. Morgan Tahapehi, Event Manager, I Want Orange
To check out the shuttle fares, timings and pick-up points with no obligation to book, you can click the Booking button above.
For any other Queenstown/Wanaka shuttle enquiries: email info@skydrive.co.nz or call 0800 405 066
Did you know? We increased our schedule of services between Queenstown and Wanaka to 4 times per day each way from 1 December 2022.
STOP LOCATIONS:
Queenstown:
Athol St, central Queenstown
Frankton Bus Hub
Queenstown Airport
SH6 Crown Range carpark
Cardrona:
Cardrona Hotel
Cromwell:
Lode Lane, Cromwell. (note some trips DO NOT go via Cromwell)
Wanaka:
Lakefront Bus Stop (100 Ardmore St)
Wanaka Medical Centre (23 Cardrona Valley Rd)
No private pick-ups / drop-offs are available.
Early morning Queenstown (includes Airport) to Wanaka (via Crown Range) arrives Wanaka lakefront 10.30am
9.00am Athol St (central Queenstown)
9.15am Queenstown Airport
9.20am Frankton bus hub
9.30am SH6 Crown Range Carpark
10am Cardrona Hotel
10.30am Wanaka
Late morning Queenstown (includes Airport) to Wanaka (via Cromwell) arrives Wanaka lakefront 12.50pm
11.00am Athol Street (central Queenstown)
11.15am Queenstown Airport
11.20am Frankton bus hub
12.05pm Cromwell
12.50pm Wanaka
Early afternoon Queenstown (includes Airport) to Wanaka (via Crown Range) arrives Wanaka lakefront 4.00pm
2.30pm Athol St (central Queenstown)
2.45pm Queenstown Airport
2.50pm Frankton bus hub
3.00pm SH6 Crown Range Carpark
3.30pm Cardrona Hotel
4.00pm Wanaka
Late afternoon Queenstown (includes Airport) to Wanaka (via Cromwell) arrives Wanaka lakefront 7.00pm
4.40pm Athol Street (central Queenstown)
5.00pm Queenstown Airport
5.05pm Frankton bus hub
6.00pm Cromwell
7.00pm Wanaka
Early morning Wanaka (via Cromwell) to Queenstown (includes airport) arrives Queenstown 10.00am
7.45 am Wanaka Medical Centre
8.am Wanaka lakefront
8.45am Cromwell
9.50am Queenstown Airport
9.55pm Frankton bus hub
10.10am Athol Street (central Queenstown)
Late morning Wanaka (via Crown Range) to Queenstown (includes airport) arrives Queenstown 12.30pm
11.00am Wanaka lakefront
11.10am Wanaka Medical Centre
11.30am Opposite the Cardrona Hotel
11.55am SH6 Crown Range Carpark
12.15pm Queenstown Airport
12.20pm Frankton bus hub
12.30pm Athol St (central Queenstown)
Early afternoon Wanaka (via Crown Range) to Queenstown (includes airport) arrives Queenstown 3.30pm
2.00pm Wanaka lakefront
2.10pm Wanaka Medical Centre
2.30pm Opposite the Cardrona Hotel
2.55pm SH6 Crown Range Carpark
3.15pm Queenstown Airport
3.20pm Frankton bus hub
3.30pm Athol St (central Queenstown)
Late afternoon Wanaka (via Crown Range) to Queenstown (includes airport) arrives Queenstown 5.45pm
4.15pm Wanaka lakefront
4.25pm Wanaka Medical Centre
4.45pm Opposite the Cardrona Hotel
5.10pm SH6 Crown Range Carpark
5.30pm Queenstown Airport
5.35pm Frankton bus hub
5.45pm Athol St (central Queenstown)
Please note private pick-ups or drop-offs aren’t available.
FARES & CHARGES:
Adult: $40.00 one way / $80.00 return
Senior 65+ / Student: $30 one way / $60 return
Child (3-12yrs): $25.00 one way / $50.00 return
Infant: (0-3 yrs) FREE (Note: If occupying a separate seat, a child fare is applied)
These fares include one regular-size bag (23kg max)
Extra luggage: $10.00, Skis/Snowboards/Golf: $15.00, Bikes: $20.00
TO BOOK click on the yellow button above
Ritchies run regular scheduled shuttle buses between Wanaka and Queenstown, stopping at Queenstown Airport and Cromwell.
Full Time / Part Time
Ritchies is looking for reliable locals as drivers. We can offer a steady income with time to enjoy the central Otago lifestyle. Newcomers to the industry are welcome with full training provided to suitable applicants.
Head to our careers website for more information: careers.ritchies.co.nz
Ritchies Queenstown base is centrally located in the Wakatipu Basin allowing quick and easy access to downtown Queenstown, Arrowtown and the airport.
Ritchies are providers of the Queenstown public transport system for the Otago Regional Council. Known as ORBUS our services (click to see timetables) connect downtown Queenstown to Arrowtown, Queenstown Airport, Arthurs Point, Kelvin Heights, Fernhill, Sunshine Bay, Frankton, Lake Hayes Estate, Shotover Country, the Five Mile shopping Centre, Jacks Point and Quail Rise, Remarkables Park. Locally, Ritchies also run multiple trips daily between Queenstown, Cromwell Wanaka and Dunedin. We have a large range of vehicles based here from vans to luxury coaches. We also run regular scheduled services to the tracks of Mt Aspiring National Park from both Wanaka and Queenstown.
To see Ritchies Urban routes and timetables in Queenstown Click Here
Real time information and travel planning is now available at your fingertips as the Dunedin and Queenstown Orbus networks are live on Transit, the mobility app.
All Orbus buses are now fitted with GPS devices, which feed real-time bus arrival times through to Transit. You will be able to view the bus travelling along toward your stop. The Transit Realtime app is free to download from the App Store and Google Play, and easy to use. Click here.
For any school bus service schedules or local public transport, please contact your local school or transport authority.
Large or small groups, we have the resources, experience and high standards to ensure your special trip goes smoothly and is affordable. Click the blue button above, to get a price now - for more in-depth info go to our Bus Charters page.
Planning a conference in Queenstown or Wanaka, need to sort out the transport?
Look no further, we can give you the best solution and a great price. Even if your conference has multiple groups with multiple schedules requiring their own buses, no problem.
We have the vehicles for all conferences big or small, from Mercedes vans to large luxury coaches, all immaculately presented with professional drivers.
Our local experts will give you the flexibility and scalability to ensure you make the most of your event.
For all SkyDrive Queenstown/Wanaka Shuttle inquiries:
info@skydrive.co.nz
Phone: 0800 405 066
Lost property inquiries: queenstown.office@ritchies.co.nz
For private charter bookings contact our Queenstown Office at queenstown.charters@ritchies.co.nz
Ritchies Transport Queenstown
132 Glenda Drive, Frankton, Queenstown 9300, Otago, New Zealand
Phone (0064) 03 441 4471
For all Insurance Inquiries or correspondence contact insurance@ritchies.co.nz or phone 027 544 8672.
Insurance inquiries to Depots or individuals will not be responded to.
