Fares · Queenstown
Queenstown bus tickets & fares
Official fares for city buses in Queenstown: tickets, passes, discounts and where to buy.
Fares at a glance
A single ticket costs NZ$2.50 (one trip, flat fare regardless of distance).
Tickets
- Bee Card — adult (19+) One trip, flat fare regardless of distanceOn a registered Bee Card. Child (5–12) and youth (13–18) NZ$1.50, Community Connect (Community Services Card) NZ$1.25. Cash fares are higher; concessions only with a registered Bee Card. Fares valid from 29 September 2025, checked 2026-10-24.NZ$2.50
Discounts and free travel
- Free travel — SuperGold off-peak — SuperGold card holders travel free off-peak with a registered Bee Card; at peak times they pay NZ$2.50. Fares valid from 29 September 2025, checked 2026-10-24.
Buying tickets and notes
- Fare changes under review — Otago Regional Council consulted in July 2026 on zone-based fares, fare capping and removing cash fares ahead of Motu Move in 2027. Check the Orbus fare finder before you travel. Fares valid from 29 September 2025, checked 2026-10-24.
Official sources
Prices are taken from the operators' official websites. Check before you travel — operators can change fares.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a bus ticket in Queenstown?
Bee Card — adult (19+): NZ$2.50 (one trip, flat fare regardless of distance).
Who travels free or at a discount in Queenstown?
Free travel — SuperGold off-peak: SuperGold card holders travel free off-peak with a registered Bee Card; at peak times they pay NZ$2.50. Fares valid from 29 September 2025, checked 2026-10-24.
More on the site
Prices checked on 24 October 2026.