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How to get fromInvercargill to Doubtful Sound / Pateaby bus, unknown, or shuttle

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There are 2 ways to get from Invercargill to Doubtful Sound / Patea by bus, unknown, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Invercargill to Queenstownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Queenstown to Te Anaubus bus
    3. Walk from Te Anau to Doubtful Sound / Pateaunknown unknown
    8h 1m

  2. Shuttle, travel

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Invercargill to Te Anaushuttle bus Invercargill to Te Anau Transfer
    2. Walk from Te Anau to Doubtful Sound / Pateaunknown unknown
    3h 10m

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  • Distance: 416.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 1m

What companies run services between Invercargill, New Zealand and Doubtful Sound / Patea, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Invercargill to Doubtful Sound / Patea. However, you can take the bus to Queenstown, walk to Queenstown, take the bus to Te Anau, then travel to Doubtful Sound / Patea. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle from Invercargill to Doubtful Sound / Patea via Te Anau in around 3h 10m.

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