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How to get fromDunedin to Waiparaby bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Dunedin to Waipara by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Waiparabus bus Christchurch - Picton
    8h 21m

  2. Drive  411.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dunedin to Waiparacar car 411.6 km
    5h 11m
    $125–181

  3. Fly from Dunedin, bus

    1. Fly from Dunedin (DUD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane DUD - CHC
    2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Waiparabus bus
    5h 4m

  4. Bus to Invercargill, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Invercargillbus bus
    2. Fly from Invercargill (IVC) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane IVC - CHC
    3. Take the bus from Christchurch to Waiparabus bus
    8h 26m

Dunedin (DUD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$116Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dunedin to Waipara.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 417.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 21m

What companies run services between Dunedin, New Zealand and Waipara, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Dunedin to Waipara via Christchurch in around 8h 21m.

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