Festival by Land

A road trip to Queenstown is also wonderful scenic option - drive yourself or book a coach tour.

Approximate Travel times by road to Queenstown.

• Christchurch 6 hours
• Dunedin 3.5 hours
• Invercargill 2.5 hours

Do keep in mind that at this time of year winter driving conditions can apply, check with the AA for the current road conditions and make sure you have some chains in your boot and a warm blankie in the car.

Are you just a little bit independent and want to grab a rental car rather than rely on your mum to pick you up and drop you off? We recommend you get your wheels sorted from our friends at Budget. They have got all sorts and sizes of cars, 4WD's and super duper deals for the Festival and winter in general. They even have ski racks on top and chains in the boot - like your style Budget! To check out the cars and the super duper deals click on the budget logo or take a look via the home page.