Queenstown Winter Traffic Delays

Valid from Wednesday, Jul 08, 2026 2:41 pm to Saturday, Oct 24, 2026 2:41 pm

With winter in full swing, Queenstown is experiencing increased traffic due to higher visitor numbers, busy roads, and winter conditions. During weekday mornings and afternoons, particularly before 9am, and 4pm to 6.30pm, Frankton Road can become heavily congested in both directions. This may cause delays across the Orbus network, with longer routes experiencing knock-on effects that can continue into the early evening. Route 3, 4 and 5 are likely to be the most effected, with delays of as much as 30-45 minutes at times. If you're travelling during peak times, please allow extra time for your journey and check our service alerts before you travel. Thank you for your patience while our drivers navigate the increased traffic safely.