UNCLE SIMON’S COURTESY SHUTTLE 
INVERCARGILL & QUEENSTOWN AIRPORTS TO GORE (DURING TUSSOCK COUNTRY ONLY!)

Reliable rides, friendly chats, all in support of the NZ Country Music Festival Charitable Trust.

For the ten days of Tussock Country, Uncle Simon - quite literally an uncle to many - will be volunteering his time behind the wheel. He’ll be running a comfortable shuttle van between Gore and key southern airports (Invercargill and Queenstown), making it easier for festival-goers, artists and crew to get to the action.

SCHEDULE 

• Operating daily over the full ten days of Tussock Country May 22nd  - June 1st 2026.

• Pre-booked trips preferred; limited on-the-day spaces available.

• Timings coordinated around arriving and departing flights where possible.

FEES & PAYMENT
All fares are by way of donation to the NZ Country Music Festival Trust. Your donation covers the on-road vehicle costs of this service only.

• Invercargill Airport ↔ Gore Suggested donation: $40 one way per person

• Queenstown Airport ↔ Gore Suggested donation: $50 one way per person

You'll be provided with the online donation portal once your booking is confirmed. Payment by credit card only. ​

Should you need to cancel this service, no refunds will be given. 

HOW TO BOOK 

Book using the form below!

• Provide your flight details, pickup location, and number of passengers.

• Confirm travel day and pick up time.

• Receive a confirmation message with meeting point info, and a mobile number should plans change on the day. 
   

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Friendly, safe, reliable transport with Uncle Simon.

• Drop off ands pick ups to Gore addresses.

• Plenty of local knowledge and good yarns.

• Support for a community-run festival initiative.

• This is a voluntary service, your flexibility and patience is appreciated!