Queenstown Ferries

This is the best bargain in Queenstown - for just $9 you get a fast ferry ride out of Queenstown, around the point, then down the far end of the Frankton Arm to the Hilton. It's effectively subsidised public transport, but it's a great way to enjoy a cruise on the lake, and then a lovely walk back, for an absolute bargain.The trip leaves from just in front of the embarkation point for the steamer, is fast, fun and has great views of the town and then down the arm.Stop at the Hilton for lunch and get the next ferry back, or, do as we did and walk back - it's flat, has some lovely views, and the Boatshed Cafe at Frankton Marina makes a great half way stop for lunch.You can just turn up, but as numbers are limited, best to book, as they have no capacity to run extra services.And note, this is now a sperate service to Queenstown Water Taxis, which will do the same run for $50, but does have the advantage of being flexible with times and numbers, as it is a taxi, rather than ferry service.

The water taxi was great because it was a lot quicker than driving to Queenstown from the Hilton where we were staying. However, it was $10 each one way which was a little pricey if you wanted to go to town every day. It was beautiful scenery during the ride which made it worth it.

Both drivers that took us to and from the Hilton, to the main dock at Queenstown were great.The driver this evening was intuitive, even redocking when he saw we arrived at the platform after the boat had started to depart.Nice guy to chat with and gave exceptional customer service.

Just the loveliest staff and drivers you could hope to meet. Awesome people and very helpful service if you're staying at the Hilton. The ride out is both quick and incredibly scenic.

One star to the arrogant Queenstown ferries driver leaving the marina at frankton at 2 pm today , honked his horn at me 3 times then said a smart comment because he wanted to leave in reverse while i was docking on my jetski , yes i know the rules been on the lake 30 years, disappointing arrogant attitude which a shame and learn the water relies better guys , 1 star rating

At $10 one way to or from the Hilton this is more fun, more scenic and cheaper than a (land) taxi. Does occasionally stop along journey.

I was just on one of your ferry, man it was bumpy, we were launching into the air so much, luckily they said it's rare thing to happen, staff were nice though on a nice day this would be lovely but sadly on a windy day it wasn't the best.

Very gutted as per your timetable we went to catch the 9:20pm water taxi from Bayview waited for some time and never turned up!