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How to get fromQueenstown to Catlins Lakeby bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Queenstown to Catlins Lake by bus or car

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  1. Bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Queenstown to Lawrencebus bus Queenstown - Dunedin
    2. Drive from Lawrence to Catlins Lakecar car
    4h 35m
    $44–90

  2. Drive 272.7 km

    1. Drive from Queenstown to Catlins Lakecar car 272.7 km
    3h 23m
    $79–114

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Queenstown to Waiholabus bus Queenstown - Dunedin
    2. Take the bus from Waihola to Balcluthabus bus Dunedin - Invercargill
    5h 41m

  4. Bus via Milton

    1. Take the bus from Queenstown to Miltonbus bus Queenstown - Dunedin
    5h 54m
    $185–254

  5. Bus via Milton #2

    1. Take the bus from Queenstown to Miltonbus bus Queenstown - Dunedin
    5h 56m
    $168–230

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Map of how to get from Queenstown to Catlins Lake.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 283.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Queenstown, New Zealand and Catlins Lake, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Queenstown to Catlins Lake via Waihola and Balclutha in around 5h 41m.

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