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How to get fromKaikōura to Windwhistleby bus, train, taxi, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Kaikōura to Windwhistle by bus, train, taxi, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kaikoura to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Picton
    2. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Darfieldbus bus 86
    5h 32m

  2. Drive 248.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kaikōura to Windwhistlecar car 248.9 km
    3h 5m
    $72–104

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Kaikoura to Christchurchtrain train
    2. Take the train from Christchurch to Springfieldtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Springfield to Windwhistletaxi taxi
    5h 45m
    $437–869

  4. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Kaikoura to Christchurchbus bus Christchurch - Picton
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch Bus Interchange to Mount Hutt Ski Areashuttle bus
    6h 36m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 266.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 32m

What companies run services between Kaikōura, Canterbury, New Zealand and Windwhistle, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Kaikoura to Windwhistle via Bus Interchange and Darfield in around 5h 32m.

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