New connection between Queenstown Airport and the city center
A pioneering new mobility project will be completed in Queenstown by 2029: LEITNER has been selected to build the first urban ropeway line in Oceania. The new link will connect Queenstown Airport, Frankton bus station, and the city center, offering an attractive alternative to the busy Frankton Road.
Why a ropeway for Queenstown?
Queenstown is experiencing dynamic growth, but space is limited, and expanding the traditional transport infrastructure is both complex and expensive. An urban ropeway offers an efficient and environmentally friendly solution.
• First urban ropeway in Oceania
• Connection: Airport – Frankton – City Center
• Journey time: around 20 minutes
• Investment volume: approx. 200 million euros
• Five stations across three sections
• Capacity: up to 3,000 people per hour
• Planned start of construction: 2027
• Commissioning: 2029
The route will not only help reduce congestion, but also offer stunning panoramic views over Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables.
The gondola lift will form part of Queenstown’s long-term sustainable mobility strategy, helping to create a modern, optimally integrated transport system.
LEITNER contributes many years of experience from its successful projects in New Zealand, including the Coronet Express, the Sky Waka gondola lift, and the 8-seater chairlift on Mount Hutt.
