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How to get fromThe Catlins to Queenstownby taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from The Catlins to Queenstown by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from The Catlins to Balcluthataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Milton to Queenstownbus bus Queenstown - Dunedin
    5h 39m
    $210–276

  2. Drive 282.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from The Catlins to Queenstowncar car 282.5 km
    3h 22m
    $82–118

  3. Taxi, bus via Balclutha

    1. Take the taxi from The Catlins to Balcluthataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Milton to Queenstownbus bus Queenstown - Dunedin
    5h 43m
    $230–304

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 300.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from The Catlins to Queenstown. However, you can take the taxi to Balclutha, take the bus to Milton, then take the bus to Queenstown. Alternatively, you can drive from The Catlins to Queenstown in around 3h 22m.

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