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How to get fromOamaru to Lake Ōhauby bus, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Oamaru to Lake Ōhau by bus, car, or train

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  1. Bus via Rolleston

    best
    1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Rollestonbus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    2. Take the bus from Rolleston to Lake Ohau Turn-offbus bus Christchurch - Queenstown
    9h 44m

  2. Drive 157.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oamaru to Lake Ōhaucar car 157.3 km
    2h 25m
    $46–67

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oamaru to Otago Universitybus bus
    2. Take the bus from Otago University to Cromwellbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cromwell to Lake Ohau Turn-offbus bus
    9h 58m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Oamaru to Dunedintrain train
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin to Cromwellbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cromwell to Lake Ohau Turn-offbus bus
    11h 32m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Oamaru to Lake Ōhau.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 525.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 44m

What companies run services between Oamaru, New Zealand and Lake Ōhau, Canterbury, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Oamaru to Lake Ōhau via Rolleston and Lake Ohau Turn-off in around 9h 44m.

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