People arrive at Kinloch Lodge by car, bicycle, jetboat, motorcycle or minibus. Transfers can be easily arranged from Queenstown, and a 5-minute boat trip across Lake Wakatipu from Glenorchy can also be arranged (weather permitting - summer only).

Self-Drive

If you are going to be in the area for a few days, we highly recommend hiring a car in Queenstown. Having your own car will give you maximum flexibility to enjoy all the daywalks and activities the area has to offer. For two or more people, it typically works out to be more economical in the long run, too.

Kinloch Lodge is a breathtaking 1 hour scenic drive from Queenstown.  The road from Queenstown to Glenorchy hugs the shores of Lake Wakatipu and the meandering turns open into some truly magnificant vistas.  Be prepared to stop mid-way at Bennet's Bluff (26km) for an incredible photo opportunity!  Stop in Glenorchy (your last chance for fuel, garage closes at 5pm) for fair-trade coffee, New Zealand gifts and visitor information at the Trading Post, then make the scenic drive around the top of the lake and across the Rees and Dart Rivers to Kinloch Lodge (26km).  The road from Glenorchy to Kinloch is tarmac for 17km and changes to a well graded unsealed road for the last 9 kilometres.

The closest petrol station is in Glenorchy, so if you are running low on petrol after leaving Queenstown, be sure to fill up at Glenorchy no later than 5 pm before coming to Kinloch.

Activity Transportation

A great way to save money on your journey up from Queenstown is to take advantage of the free transport offered by activity providers. Use our no fee booking service to book a Dart River Wilderness Safari or horse trek with High Country Horses or Dart Stables and get free transport from Queenstown to Glenorchy.  Dart River jet boat trips booked through us get free boat transfers straight through to Kinloch! Call us for more information to help maximize your free transfers!

Scheduled Transport

There are several shuttle buses connecting Queenstown, Glenorchy, Routeburn Track, Greenstone/Caples Tracks and Kinloch Lodge each day. Most bus journeys have a stop over in Glenorchy, so you have time to take in the sites of Glenorchy, grab a fair trade coffee, information and NZ made gifts at the Trading Post, and do the Glenorchy Walkway before continuing around to Kinloch Lodge.

Scheduled Transport to Kinloch Lodge (Nov - April)

*2pm Routeburn Transfer service is via Glenorchy and has a 30 minute stop in Glenorchy. Charter services from the Routeburn Track direct to Kinloch Lodge are available starting at $100 for up to 6 people.

Scheduled Transportation from Kinloch Lodge (Nov- April)

*Minimum numbers apply for these services.
**Charter services are available outside of regularly scheduled times.  Charter transport between Kinloch and the Routeburn Track start at $100 for up to 6 people.  Charter transport between Kinloch and the Greenstone Track start at $60 for up to 6 people.

All transportation can be booked directly through Kinloch Lodge and paid for upon arrival. Please note that there is a 24 hour cancellation policy for all transfers.  Cancellations within the 24 hour period will be charged.  For transportation options outside of the above regularly scheduled times or outside the late October - April walking season, please contact us for a quote.

Charter Services