Where To Stay
HubWhere to base yourself, and which areas suit which kind of trip, from hostels and holiday parks to glamping and lakefront hotels. Summer beds in the tourist towns go early, so lock in the hard ones first.
Quick facts
- Queenstown to Te Anau
- About 170 km, 2 hours 15 minutes (estimate)
- From our Te Anau or Queenstown guide
Drive times are routing estimates without stops. Prices and rules were checked for each guide; follow the link for the official sources.
Official links: official visitor info, transport
All useful linksTourism New Zealand (opens in a new tab)
The official visitor site for the country, with itineraries, events and practical planning tools.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (opens in a new tab)
The official source for road rules, licences, vehicle licensing and state highways.
Qualmark (opens in a new tab)
The official quality and sustainability mark for tourism businesses. Look for it when you book.
NZTA Journey Planner (opens in a new tab)
Live road conditions, closures, webcams and a journey planner for state highways.
Holiday Parks NZ (opens in a new tab)
The official association site for holiday parks, with a park finder if you are touring by campervan or tent.
Traffic and travel information (opens in a new tab)
Official updates on highway conditions, delays and planned roadworks.
NZMCA (opens in a new tab)
New Zealand Motor Caravan Association: member parks, dump stations and touring advice for campervans.
Visiting drivers (opens in a new tab)
Road rules aimed at visitors, including keep left, one-lane bridges and giving way.
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