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How to get fromQueenstown to The Catlinsby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Queenstown to The Catlins by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Queenstown to Waiholabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Waihola to Balcluthabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Balclutha to The Catlinstaxi taxi
    5h 41m

  2. Drive 283.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Queenstown to The Catlinscar car 283.2 km
    3h 23m
    $82–118

  3. Bus, taxi via Milton

    1. Take the bus from Queenstown to Miltonbus bus Queenstown - Dunedin
    2. Take the taxi from Balclutha to The Catlinstaxi taxi
    5h 54m
    $225–304

  4. Bus, taxi via Milton #2

    1. Take the bus from Queenstown to Miltonbus bus Queenstown - Dunedin
    2. Take the taxi from Balclutha to The Catlinstaxi taxi
    5h 56m
    $208–280

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Queenstown to The Catlins.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 331.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Queenstown to The Catlins. However, you can take the bus to Waihola, take the bus to Balclutha, then take the taxi to The Catlins. Alternatively, you can drive from Queenstown to The Catlins in around 3h 23m.

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