There are 2 ways to get from Kaikōura to Waiau by bus, taxi, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kaikōura to Waiau is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 55 min.
The fastest way to get from Kaikōura to Waiau is to drive which takes 55 min and costs $23 - $35.
The distance between Kaikōura and Waiau is 114 km. The road distance is 80.9 km.
The best way to get from Kaikōura to Waiau without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 1h 30m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Kaikōura to Waiau, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kaikōura to Waiau is 81 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Kaikōura to Waiau.
There are 293+ hotels available in Waiau.
What companies run services between Kaikōura, Canterbury, New Zealand and Waiau, Canterbury, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Kaikōura to Waiau. However, you can take the bus to Cheviot then take the taxi to Waiau. Alternatively, you can drive from Kaikōura to Waiau in around 55 min.
- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- [email protected]
- Website
- InterCity
Bus from Kaikoura to Cheviot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- InterCity
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- $150–190
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