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How to get fromDunedin to Catlins Riverby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Dunedin to Catlins River by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Clintonbus bus Invercargill
    2. Take the taxi from Clinton to Catlins Rivertaxi taxi
    2h 39m
    $160–204

  2. Drive 139.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dunedin to Catlins Rivercar car 139.8 km
    2h 13m
    $41–59

  3. Bus, taxi via Dunedin

    1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Clintonbus bus Dunedin - Invercargill
    2. Take the taxi from Clinton to Catlins Rivertaxi taxi
    3h 10m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dunedin to Catlins River.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 149.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Dunedin, New Zealand and Catlins River, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Dunedin to Catlins River. However, you can take the bus to Clinton then take the taxi to Catlins River. Alternatively, you can drive from Dunedin to Catlins River in around 2h 13m.

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