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New Zealand

Getting to Central Otago

Everything you need to plan your journey — flights, trains, car rental, and getting around once you arrive.

By Air

Queenstown (ZQN)

30 minutes drive to Central Otago

Airlines serving this airport:

Air New ZealandJetstar

By Train

None

Station

No passenger rail service

From the Capital

Fly to Queenstown; scenic drive to Cromwell, Bannockburn, Gibbston

Car Rental

Recommended:Yes
Driving side:left

Essential — wineries are spread across dramatic mountain landscapes

Local Transport

Rideshare

Limited Uber in Queenstown

Public Transit

Orbus local buses in Queenstown; nothing to wine sub-regions

Bike Rental

Available

Driving Tips

  • 1

    Drive on the LEFT

  • 2

    Spectacular mountain roads but can be winding

  • 3

    Gibbston Valley is closest to Queenstown (20min)

  • 4

    Winter conditions (Jun–Aug) can make roads treacherous

Region Location

Central Otago, New Zealand

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