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Get ready for the school holidays,

get a Bee Card

If you’re planning a few day trips with the kids in the holidays, consider taking the bus or ferry service (Queenstown only). Children love the bus and ferry making both a fun way to get around. And the Bee Card makes is easier and cheaper to go and explore!

 

Find out more about the bus service

  • Children under five travel free while adults only pay $2 anywhere across the Dunedin and Queenstown bus networks with a Bee Card.
  • Those aged 5 to 18 years get discounted rates on Dunedin and Queenstown buses when they register their Bee Card. 
  • Those with a SuperGold card registered Bee Card are eligible for free off-peak travel. You can use your Bee Card to pay for the grand kids – just top it up and then when you board the bus talk to the driver about using your card for everyone. 
  • Fours and under don’t need a card at all. They can just hop on with you and grab a seat.

 

 

 

Use your Bee Card all over New Zealand

 

Find out more about the ferry service

  • The ferries have limited luggage capacity. While travelling with us, you'll need to ensure you can carry your own luggage onboard and we recommend only 1-2 large items each for the comfort of yourself and other passengers. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact info@queenstownferries.co.nz 
  • Foot passengers only, no cars.
  • The ferries are not accessible as standard, but if you email info@queenstownwatertaxis.co.nz we will do our best to support any accessibility requirements. 
  • Unfortunately, we are not able to fit bikes on our ferry.
  • Scooters travel free with any fare-paying passenger on most services, subject to available space. As there is limited space please ensure you position your scooter safely and out of the way of other passengers. This is applicable for E or Person Powered scooters – not mopeds. 
  • Children’s strollers travel free with any fare-paying passenger, subject to available space. Please ensure you look out for the needs and space of other cliental during your journey. 
  • Dogs travel free with any fare-paying passenger. They do not have to be kept in a crate, cage or pet carrier – but we do require them to be on a lead.
  • There are no concession fares available for this service.
Queenstown ferry

 

What else you need to know

If it’s your first adventure on a bus or ferry or anytime you want to check your timetable, use our Journey Planner to plan your trip. It works similar to Google Maps.

 

Using your Bee Card across New Zealand

Don’t forget, if you’re travelling out of Otago, you can use your Bee Card in other regions across New Zealand.

Find out where else you can use your Bee Card

 

If you still have questions, contact us

Dunedin

0800 672 8736
ORBUSDN Facebook page

 

Queenstown

0800 672 8778
ORBUSQT Facebook page
Queenstown Ferries Facebook page

Dunedin buses

Timetables, fares, FAQs and all the information you need to get around Dunedin. Read more

Queenstown buses and ferries

Timetables, fares, FAQs and all the information you need to get around Queenstown and Arrowtown. Read more

Fares

Adult (25+) fares are $2 with a Beecard in Dunedin and Queenstown. Read more

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