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How to get fromDunedin to The Catlinsby bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Balcluthabus bus Invercargill
    2. Take the taxi from Balclutha to The Catlinstaxi taxi
    1h 52m
    $222–274

  2. Drive 127 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dunedin to The Catlinscar car 127 km
    1h 32m
    $38–54

  3. Bus, taxi via Dunedin

    1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Balcluthabus bus Dunedin - Invercargill
    2. Take the taxi from Balclutha to The Catlinstaxi taxi
    1h 57m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 137 km
  • Duration: 1h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Dunedin to The Catlins. However, you can take the bus to Balclutha then take the taxi to The Catlins. Alternatively, you can drive from Dunedin to The Catlins in around 1h 32m.

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