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How to get fromCatlins Lake to Te Anauby bus, shuttle, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Catlins Lake to Te Anau by bus, shuttle, or car

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  1. Bus, shuttle

    best
    1. Take the bus from Balclutha to Invercargillbus bus Invercargill
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Invercargill to Te Anaushuttle bus Invercargill to Te Anau Transfer
    5h 54m
    $262–340

  2. Drive  242.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Catlins Lake to Te Anaucar car 242.8 km
    3h
    $73–106

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milton to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus Queenstown - Dunedin
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Te Anaubus bus Queenstown - Milford Sound
    8h 33m
    $238–326

  4. Bus via Queenstown

    1. Take the bus from Milton to Queenstownbus bus Queenstown - Dunedin
    2. Take the bus from Info & Track Queenstown to Te Anaubus bus Queenstown-Te Anau
    9h 9m
    $236–294

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Catlins Lake to Te Anau.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 330.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a vehicle from Catlins Lake to Te Anau via Balclutha, Milton, and Frankton Bus Interchange in around 8h 33m.

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