A boil water is in place for businesses and properties across Queenstown following a number of confirmed local cases of illness caused by the protozoa, cryptosporidium. This affects all properties serviced by the Council’s Queenstown supply including Frankton, Quail Rise and Tucker Beach Rd, Kelvin Heights and Hanley’s Farm. Read more here.

The state of local emergency in Queenstown, originally declared on Friday morning after a severe weather event, has been lifted. However, some restrictions will remain in place to protect public safety as the focus turns to recovery. Full information here.

Public Transport

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Getting around by public transport is cheaper and helps reduce congestion on our  roads.    

The Orbus service is the easiest, most convenient, and most affordable way to get around Queenstown with flat-rate fares for just $2 (with a Bee Card).

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Get timetables, routes, fares and other information about the Orbus service.

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Going further afield?

There are a number of bus services connecting you to the wider region and country.  

Regional bus services

Intercity offer daily bus services to destinations around the South Island.

Visit the Intercity website for more details

 Ritchies offer daily bus services between Wānaka, Queenstown, Cromwell and Dunedin.

Visit the Ritchies website for more details