New Zealand: South Island
How to get to and from hundreds of the world's airports by car, bus, train and other forms of public transport. Updates and requests for inclusion in these pages are welcomed. Information is from many sources including personal visits and may no longer be accurate.
Legal Disclaimer Last Update 13-Apr-11Blenheim - Woodbourne (BHE):
Location: 7 km/4 Miles W of Blenheim, near Woodbourne Air Force Base.
By Taxi: To Blenheim 10 mins. Blenheim Taxis 03 577 2072.
By Shuttle Van: Marlborough Sounds Shuttles provides door to door shuttle services within the Marlborough region, including Blenheim Airport-Picton Ferry transfers. Contact: Tel +64 (0)3 572 9910.
Rental Cars: Several companies are at the airport including AVIS.
Updated Oct09 www
Dunedin (DUD):
Location: 21 km/34 Miles WSW of the City.
By Road: To Dunedin 28 km/18 Miles/30 mins.
Driving Directions: Follow State Highway 1 south until reaching the Allanton turn off. Turn right onto Centre Road passing over the Allanton Bridge. Follow the signs to the airport turning right at Momona Garage.
By Taxi: To the city NZ$45-65. City Taxis 477 1771, Corporate Cabs (03) 477 7000, Dunedin Taxis (03) 477 7777, Gold Star Taxis 477 6655, Mosgiel Taxis 489 3344 & Southern Taxis 476 6300.
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| Connexions Bus to Queenstown: | Daily services between Invercargill and Dunedin. Route: Queenstown - Queenstown Airport - Cromwell - Clyde - Alexandra - Lawrence – Milton - Dunedin Airport – Mosgiel. Timings: See Website for details. Cost: From NZ$45 per person. Contact: Tel +64 (0)3 443 9120 or see www.newtons.co.nz/connexions. |
By Shuttle Bus: Shuttle services operate from a common rank after each scheduled arrival. SuperShuttle is a shared ride service. The door to door service meets all flights. For bookings call 0800 748 885 (0800 SHUTTLE). Dunedin Airport to City $28 + $7 for each extra person travelling in same group together to same destination - Exclusive charter of vehicle $80. Find them at the shuttle rank immediately outside the terminal main exit doorway. Kiwi Shuttles Limited 473 701 or 025 204 0598, S M Clark Shuttles 479 2070, J C’s Shuttles 466 7090 or 025 301 674, Morehu Tours Shuttles 455 3776 or 021 257 3368 & O’Brien Shuttles 488 2658 or 0274 394 323.
Rental Cars: AVIS +64 3 486 2780, Budget 3 486 2660, Hertz 4 486 2778, National 3 486 2358 & Thrifty 3 486 1993 have desks at the airport.
Airport Website: www.dnairport.co.nz
Updated Apr11
Hokitika (HKK):
Location: On Airport Drive, off Tudor St, 2 km/1 Miles E of Hokitika town & 40 km/25 Miles S of Greymouth.
By Road: To Greymouth 40 mins.
By Taxi: Hokitika Taxis (03) 755 5075.
Rental Cars: Several companies are at the airport.
Updated Feb08 ADV
Invercargill (IVC):
Location: 4 km/2 Miles WNW of Invercargil.
By Taxi: To the city NZ$10-15/5 mins. City Cabs +64 3 214 4444 & Blue Star Taxis (03) 217 7777.
By Bus: Shuttle services run into town for ~NZ$7. Spitfire Shuttle +64 3 214 1851.
Rental Cars: AVIS +64 3-218-7019, Budget 218 7012, Hertz 218 2837, Thrifty Freecall 0800 737 070, Rent-a-Dent/First Choice Rent-a-Car 214 4820 & New Zealand Rent-A-Car 214 5179 have desks in the terminal.
Airport Website: www.invercargillairport.co.nz
Airport Tel No: +64 3 214 0769.
Updated Jun07.
Nelson (NSN):
Location: 3 km/2 Miles SW of Nelson, on South Island.
By Road: To Nelson 8 km/5 Miles/15-20 mins.
By Taxi: To Nelson ~$17. Nelson City Taxis (03) 548 8225.
By Shuttle Van: SuperShuttle is a shared ride service. The door to door service meets all flights. For bookings call 0800 748 885 (0800 SHUTTLE). Nelson Airport to City $15 + $2 for each extra person travelling in same group together to same destination - Exclusive charter of vehicle $30. Find them at the shuttle rank immediately outside the terminal main exit doorway.
Rental Cars: Several companies are at the airport.
Airport Tel No: (250) 354-1456.
Updated Jan10 ADV.
Queenstown (ZQN):
Location: 6 km/4 Miles E of town.
By Road: To Queenstown 8 km/5 Miles/10 mins. To Clyde 89 km/55 Miles/1:15.
By Taxi: Alpine Taxis +64 3 442 6666 or 0800 442 6666. Queenstown Taxis +64 3 442 7788 or 0800 788 294.
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| Airport/Shopper Bus: | The Airport/Shopper Bus runs 0630-2300 daily. Runs to & from all major Hotels, the Airport, Sunshine Bay, Fernhill, Frankton, Remarkables Park Shopping Centre & downtown Queenstown. Tel +64 3 442 6647. |
| Connexions Bus to Wanaka & Dunedin: | Daily services between Wanaka and Queenstown and to Invercargill and Dunedin. Route: One route runs: Queenstown - Queenstown Airport - Wanaka & return. The other route is: Queenstown - Queenstown Airport - Cromwell - Clyde - Alexandra - Lawrence – Milton - Dunedin Airport – Mosgiel. Timings: See Website for details. Cost: From NZ$25 per person to Wanaka. Contact: Tel +64 (0)3 443 9120 or see www.newtons.co.nz/connexions. |
| By Shuttle Van: | |
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| SuperShuttle: | SuperShuttle is a shared ride service. The door to door service meets all flights. Super Shuttle Desk located in the main terminal, near baggage collection area. Cost: Queenstown Airport to City $15 + $3 for each extra person travelling in same group together to same destination - Exclusive charter of vehicle $40. Contact: For bookings call 0800 748 885 (0800 SHUTTLE). |
| Rental Cars: | |
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| On-Airport Rental Car Providers: | AVIS & Apex Car Rentals +64 3 442 8040 or 0800 531 111 have desks at the airport. |
Airport Website: www.queenstown-airport.com
Updated Apr11
Timaru (TIU):
Location: On Falveys Rd, Timaru.
By Taxi: Timaru Taxis (03) 688 8899.
Rental Cars: AVIS has a desk at the airport.
Updated Jun07.
Wanaka (WKA):
Location: 10 km/6 Miles from Wanaka on Highway 6 at Luggate.
By Road: To Clyde 55 km/34 Miles/45 mins.
By Taxi: Wanaka Taxis (03) 443 7999 or Wan-A-Taxi (03) 443 2288.
By Limo: Affordable Shuttles NZ run on demand shuttle vans from this airport. Reservations required. Contact: Tel (+64) 027 74 89 800.
Updated Jun10 www.
