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How to get fromTe Anau to The Catlinsby bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Te Anau to The Catlins by bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Te Anau to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Waiholabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Waihola to Balcluthabus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Balclutha to The Catlinstaxi taxi
    8h 30m

  2. Drive 253.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Te Anau to The Catlinscar car 253.3 km
    3h
    $74–107

  3. Shuttle, bus, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Te Anau to Invercargillshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Invercargill to Clintonbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Clinton to The Catlinstaxi taxi
    6h 44m
    $405–519

  4. Bus, taxi via Milton

    1. Take the bus from Te Anau to Queenstownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Queenstown to Miltonbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Balclutha to The Catlinstaxi taxi
    9h 11m
    $280–379

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 489.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Te Anau to The Catlins. However, you can take the bus to Frankton Bus Interchange, take the bus to Waihola, take the bus to Balclutha, then take the taxi to The Catlins. Alternatively, you can drive from Te Anau to The Catlins in around 3h.

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