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There are 2 ways to get from Auckland to Arrowtown by plane, car, or car ferry

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1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN)plane AKL - ZQN
4h 39m
$139–532
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Auckland to Wellingtoncar
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Drive from Picton to Arrowtowncar
20h 20m
$474–726

Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) flights

99Weekly Planes

2h 13mAverage Duration

$112Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Auckland to Arrowtown.

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Distance: 1,070.3 km
Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Arrowtown, New Zealand?

Jetstar and Air New Zealand fly from Auckland (AKL) to Queenstown Airport (ZQN) hourly.

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Arrowtown, New Zealand

Discover how to get to attractions and hotels near Arrowtown.

Things to do in Arrowtown

Coronet Peak(Opens in a new window)

Coronet Peak is a commercial skifield in Queenstown, New Zealand located seven kilometres west of Arrowtown, on the southern slopes of the 1,649 metre peak which shares its name. A popular ski resort in the Southern Hemisphere, Coronet Peak offers a long snow season, well received skiing and snowboarding terrain and lift systems.

Queenstown Hill(Opens in a new window)

Queenstown Hill, also known by its Māori name of Te Tapu-nui (mountain of intense sacredness), is a small 907 m mountain near Queenstown, New Zealand in the South Island.

Cardrona Alpine Resort(Opens in a new window)

Cardrona Alpine Resort is an alpine resort in New Zealand's South Island. The ski field ranges from 1,260m to 1,860m. The distribution of slopes is 25% beginner, 25% intermediate, 30% advanced and 20% expert. There are 2 detachable quad chairlifts, 1 fixed-grip quad chairlifts, 1 detachable express chondola, 3 surface conveyor learner lifts and 1 platter lift to service the halfpipes and big air jump. Snowmaking supplements the 2.9m average annual snowfall. Freestyle Snowboarding and skiing are well catered for with 2 half pipes and 4 terrain parks. There is also a "high performance centre" which trains more advanced skiers and snowboarders. Families with infants and young children can use child care facilities provided in the Cardrona Nursey and Ski Kindy.

Crown Range(Opens in a new window)

The Crown Range lies to the east of the Wakatipu Basin in Otago, New Zealand. It is noted for two features, the Cardrona Alpine Resort, on the slopes of the 1900 metre Mount Cardrona, and a highway, known as the Crown Range Road (formerly State Highway 89), which winds steeply between Arrow Junction, just south of Arrowtown, and Wanaka to the north.

Places to stay in Arrowtown

Millbrook Resort(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

Arrowtown Motel(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

Settlers Cottage Motel(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

Arrowtown Country Cottage(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

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