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TRACKNET BUS STOPS & TRAVEL TIMES

Bus Stops, Pick up Points & Travel Times

Tracknet Bus Stops

Tracknet bus stops are located at the following points in each town for your convenience. Please make sure that you are aware of your designated bus stop and are available for pickup at least 15 minutes prior to departure time. Tracknet services connect with passengers' onward travel and we endeavour to adhere to advertised timetables.

Important Note: some of our services are on tight schedules and all listed pickup locations are not available on all Tracknet services.
The pickup options available for a particular service will be given to you upon booking.

Queenstown


  • Queenstown CBD – Outside Marmalada Cafe, 48 Camp Street, Queenstown
  • Frankton Bus Shelter – Bus shelter (Frankton Terminus) near the Frankton roundabout.
  • Queenstown Airport – Meet outside the Arrivals Terminal at the taxi stand / bus shelter beside the car park pay and display terminal.
  • Info & Track (Bus to and from the Routeburn Shelter only): Info & Track Office, 37 Shotover Street, 50 metres from ‘The Station’ Visitor Information Centre.

Te Anau


Milford Sound


  • Milford Sound Visitors Centre – All buses depart from here. This is where the boat cruises in Milford Sound depart and where the launch from the Milford Track comes ashore.
  • Milford Sound Lodge – Only the 9:25am service can collect passengers from the Milford Sound Lodge (bookings essential).

Other Locations

Other bus stops include Te Anau Downs (Milford Track), The Divide Shelter (Routeburn Track), Hollyford Road End (Hollyford Track), Routeburn Shelter (Routeburn Track), Control Gates and Rainbow Reach (Kepler Track). At these locations, please meet your Tracknet bus at the car park.

Tracknet Travel Times

Below are the typical travel times between Tracknet Transport destinations.
Note that some of the routes will include a bus change and/or a stopover as indicated in brackets.

Please note: Tracknet operators will do their best to adhere to scheduled departure and arrival timetables. However, we cannot guarantee scheduling due to circumstances outside our control. This might include, but not limited to, road conditions, traffic delays, or weather conditions.

Travel Times

Te Anau To Travel Time
Te Anau Downs 30 mins
The Divide Shelter 1hr & 15 mins
Milford Sound 2 hrs & 10 mins
Queenstown 2 hrs & 30 mins
Queenstown via Back Road 4 hrs
Manapouri 30 mins
Control Gates 10 mins
Rainbow Reach 20 mins
Routeburn Shelter (bus change and either 25 min or 2 hr stop-over in Queenstown) 4 hrs & 15 mins
Queenstown & Airport To: Travel Time
Te Anau 2 hrs & 30 mins
Te Anau via the Back Road 4 hrs
Te Anau Downs 3 hrs & 15 mins
The Divide Shelter 3 hrs & 45 mins
Milford Sound 4 hrs & 30 mins
Glenorchy 45 mins
Routeburn Shelter 1 hr & 45 mins
Milford Sound To: Travel Time
The Divide Shelter 45 mins
Te Anau Downs 1 hr & 30 mins
Te Anau 2 hrs
Queenstown (15 minute stopover in Te Anau with possible bus change) 4 hrs & 30 mins
The Divide Shelter To: Travel Time
Te Anau Downs 45 mins
Te Anau 1hr & 15 mins
Queenstown (15 minute stopover in Te Anau with possible bus change) 3 hrs & 30 mins
Milford Sound 1 hr
Routeburn Shelter To: Travel Time
Glenorchy 30 mins
Queenstown 1hr & 45 mins
Te Anau (Bus change with either a 25 min or 2 hr stop-over in Queenstown) 4 hrs & 15 mins
Control Gates To: Travel Time
Rainbow Reach 10 mins
Te Anau 10 mins
Queenstown (Bus change and has up to a 1 hr & 30 min stop-over in Te Anau 2 hrs & 55 mins
Rainbow Reach To: Travel Time
Control Gates 10 mins
Te Anau 20 mins
Queenstown (Bus change and has up to a 1 hr & 30 min stop-over in Te Anau) 3 hrs & 5 mins
Manapouri To: Travel Time
Te Anau 30 minutes
Queenstown (Bus change with a 1 hr stop-over in Te Anau) 3 hrs & 15 mins
Milford Sound (Bus change with 1 hr & 45 min stop-over in Te Anau) 2 hrs & 45 mins
PARTNERS

BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL

Bookings are essential to confirm your seat. Check availability, departure times and book online to receive instant email confirmation. Alternatively, if you require further details, call us on freephone: 0800 483 262.
For private transfers or charters please enquire to: res@tracknet.net.

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