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How to get fromJackson Bay (Water) to Wānakaby taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Jackson Bay (Water) to Wānaka by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Jackson Bay (Water) to Haast Townshiptaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Haast Township to Wanakabus bus Queenstown - Franz Josef
    4h 49m
    $268–336

  2. Drive 191.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jackson Bay (Water) to Wānakacar car 191.6 km
    3h 13m
    $56–80

  3. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Jackson Bay (Water) to Makarora Country Cafecar car
    2. Take the bus from Makarora Country Cafe to Wanakabus bus Queenstown - Franz Josef
    3h 34m
    $73–111

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  • Distance: 192.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Jackson Bay (Water), New Zealand and Wānaka, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Jackson Bay (Water) to Wānaka. However, you can take the taxi to Haast Township then take the bus to Wanaka. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Jackson Bay (Water) to Wanaka via Makarora Country Cafe in around 3h 34m.

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