Orbus Queenstown

14/06/2026

Stay safe when you’re catching the bus this winter! 🛡️❄️

It's dark and cold in the mornings and nights, so it’s important to stay safe – especially when it’s frosty.

Here are our top winter bus tips:

👋📱 Wave down the driver with your phone screen on (don’t use the torch function – it may blind our drivers).

🚶🏻‍♀️Take care when walking — footpaths may be slippery.

🤙 Don’t rush! Leave a few minutes early to catch the bus.

✊ Get a grip — avoid slippery shoes.

👀 Look where you’re going. Put down your phone.

Stay safe and visible (and warm) this winter! 😊

Stay up to date with bus updates and alerts on the free Transit app or our website:
👉 orc.govt.nz/orbusqt

Tag and share these handy tips with whānau and friends who catch the bus.

11/06/2026

Gather up your fam, pack your daypacks and grab your travel Bee Cards — it’s time for a fun day out! 🧭🗺️🎒

Take a trip with us for a scenic adventure around the Whakatipu Basin.

Say NO to fuel stops and parking hassles.

Say YES to window views and cheap $2.50 single adult fares* with a Bee Card (under 5s are free)! 🙌

Adventure is out there — and it starts on an Orbus bus. 🚌

Plan your adventures now:
👉 orc.govt.nz/journeyplanner

*Adult fare is $2.50 for a single trip with a Bee Card.

Use our journey planner to find what buses to take to get to your destination in our Orbus Dunedin and Queenstown public transport networks.

08/06/2026

Our website is temporarily down.

It will be back up and running soon. Thanks for your patience.

In the mean time, you can use the free transit app to track your bus.

03/06/2026

⚠️📢 ROUTE 1 PASSENGERS- Heritage Hotel stop closed 04/06/2026 📢⚠️

The Heritage Hotel stop will be closed on 4th June 2026 between 8am to 8pm - inbound to Sunshine Bay only.

This is to allow for emergency works to take place.

The Heritage stop from Sunshine Bay to Remarks Park will remain open.

We apologise for any inconveniences caused and thank you for your patience.

01/06/2026

Pack MORE weekend into your weekend! 🙌

Whether you’re heading to Kelvin Peninsula or Jack’s Point for a walk, taking the kids to activities in Frankton or the Town Centre, or exploring beautiful Arrowtown, our buses can get you there.

No parking meters involved — just more time for your weekend. 🌞

✨ For adults: it’s $2.50 for a single adult trip* with a Bee Card.

👧 Young kids (under 5): always travel for free.

✨ SuperGold card holders: bus trips are free during off-peak hours** (make sure to have your Bee Card linked with it).

Our buses make exploring all the amazing places around Queenstown fun and affordable.

Plan your weekend now:
👉 orc.govt.nz/journeyplanner

*Adult fare is $2.50 for a single trip with a Bee Card.

**Your SuperGold Card must be linked to your Bee Card to get free off-peak travel.

Use our journey planner to find what buses to take to get to your destination in our Orbus Dunedin and Queenstown public transport networks.

25/05/2026

Oh, the places you’ll go ... for just $2.50! 😁

Whether you’re visiting Queenstown Library, Frankton Library, or popping into Arrowtown Library, our buses can get you there hassle-free with more time for reading!

The best part of the story?

😎 Adults: it’s just $2.50 for a Bee Card fare (single trip)* — much cheaper than car parking. 🙌

👧 Young kids (under 5): always travel for free.

✨SuperGold card holders**: bus trips are free during off-peak hours (make sure to have your Bee Card linked with it).

Plan your literary adventures here:
👉 orc.govt.nz/journeyplanner

*Adult fare is $2.50 for a single trip with a Bee Card.
**Your SuperGold Card must be linked to your Bee Card to get free off-peak travel.

Use our journey planner to find what buses to take to get to your destination in our Orbus Dunedin and Queenstown public transport networks.

18/05/2026

Retail therapy starts when you board a bus! 🛍️🙌

Whether you’re hitting the Frankton shopping centres, or heading to the Town Centre or Arrowtown, taking the bus is your smarter choice without the parking hassles.

With $2.50 adult fares* using your Bee Card for a single trip anywhere on our bus network, you can travel around for less than the price of a small flat white.

Just hop on the bus, tap your Bee Card, grab a seat and scroll through your feed or catch up on a podcast — all while someone else does the driving for you. Too easy! 😎

Plan your bus trip now:
👉 orc.govt.nz/journeyplanner

*Adult fare is $2.50 for a single trip with a Bee Card.

17/05/2026

Route 1 - Route impacted due to icy roads - 18/05

@ 8:00 am

All the Route 1 buses are back to the normal route. All stops in Ferhnill are being serviced now.

Thanks, ORBUS Team.

@7:00 am

Due to Ferhnill road being icy, buses are struggling to go uphill and coming down, the bus cannot services the stops in Ferhnill untill further notice.

The buses are running between Remarkables Park and Lake Esplanade, Ferhnill Road roundabout.

Apologies for the inconvenience.

11/05/2026

Be a hero — be a bus buddy! 🤜🤛

Know someone who’s a bit ‘bus-shy', not knowing how to take the bus or where to even start? 🥺👉👈

Be the legend who shows them the ropes! 🙌

Whether it’s tagging on with a Bee Card, using the handy free 45-minute transfer window, or knowing which stop is closest to their home or workplace, a little help goes a long way.

With a Bee Card, a single adult bus fare is just $2.50 for one trip* — that’s a flat fare to anywhere in the network, as far south as Jack’s Point all the way to Arrowtown!

Tag and send them our 'How to catch a bus’ guide, so your friend can navigate buses like a pro! 😎

👉 orc.govt.nz/bus101

*Adult fare is $2.50 for a single bus trip with a Bee Card.

04/05/2026

👀 Be kind and look out for others

Kindness makes every journey better! Help our tamariki make buses, ferries, hubs, and stops safe and welcoming for everyone.

✨Remind your kids that it’s cool to be kind!
🚨 If they see unsafe or unkind behaviour, they should tell a trusted adult
📞 In an emergency, call Police on 111
📱 For non-emergencies, call 105

Find more bus safety info:
👉 orc.govt.nz/bussafety

Learn about bus safety at the Dunedin bus hub, at bus stops, on the bus, and how to report bus safety concerns. See something? Report it.