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How to get fromCatlins Lake to Queenstownby car or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Catlins Lake to Queenstown by car or bus

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  1. Drive, bus

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    1. Drive from Catlins Lake to Waitahunacar car
    2. Take the bus from Waitahuna to Queenstownbus bus Queenstown - Dunedin
    4h 31m
    $42–83

  2. Drive 272 km

    1. Drive from Catlins Lake to Queenstowncar car 272 km
    3h 22m
    $79–113

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milton to Queenstownbus bus Queenstown - Dunedin
    5h 39m
    $168–226

  4. Bus via Balclutha

    1. Take the bus from Milton to Queenstownbus bus Queenstown - Dunedin
    5h 43m
    $188–254

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  • Distance: 283.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 31m

What companies run services between Catlins Lake, New Zealand and Queenstown, New Zealand?

InterCity operates a bus from Milton to Queenstown once daily. Tickets cost $19–50 and the journey takes 3h 48m.

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