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
NoneStation
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
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Spectacular mountain roads but can be winding
- 3
Gibbston Valley is closest to Queenstown (20min)
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Winter conditions (Jun–Aug) can make roads treacherous
Region Location
Central Otago, New Zealand
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