FAQ - Travel and Transport
This page gives a guide to options for travelling to our base at Mount Cook, to Wanaka, or to Methven using public transport.
For international visitors, Christchurch or Queenstown are the main entry points to the South Island, with the most public transport options. Christchurch has more direct flights.
Please be aware of seasonal timetable variations.
CHRISTCHURCH OR QUEENSTOWN TO MOUNT COOK
Intercity Coaches
From October 2023 Intercity Coaches are providing direct daily services routes to Aoraki Mount Cook to and from Queenstown and Christchurch. Visit the Intercity website here.
We recommend buying a FlexiPass to make considerable savings on your bus fare.
The Cook Connection
Transport from Twizel to Mt Cook can be booked with the Cook Connection Shuttle to Mt Cook.
If you have a mountaineering trip booked with us and are unable to coordinate transport from Twizel, please check in with us. We can help arrange transport from Twizel to Mt Cook.
Cheeky Kiwi Travel
Get a shuttle directly to Mt Cook with Cheeky Kiwi Travel. They operate out of Christchurch and Queenstown.
Tekapo Shuttles
Tekapo Shuttles offer one-way, return, and day tours to Aoraki Mount Cook from Tekapo.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT TO WANAKA
By Air
Air New Zealand offers daily domestic flights to Queenstown. International visitors can fly directly to Queenstown.
Bus Travel From Queenstown
Ritchies Wanaka pick up and drop off at Queenstown Aiport.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT TO METHVEN
Methven Travel provides regular transport from central Christchurch and Christchurch Airport to Methven and return. They also will not charge you for ski or snowboard bags.