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

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

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  1. Drive, bus

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    1. Drive from The Catlins to Waitahunacar car
    2. Take the bus from Waitahuna to Cromwellbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cromwell to Wanaka lakefrontbus bus
    5h 25m
    $76–133

  2. Drive 269.2 km

    1. Drive from The Catlins to Wānakacar car 269.2 km
    3h 27m
    $79–114

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from The Catlins to Balcluthataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Milton to Cromwellbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cromwell to Wanaka lakefrontbus bus
    6h 33m
    $244–326

  4. Taxi, bus via Balclutha

    1. Take the taxi from The Catlins to Balcluthataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Milton to Cromwellbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cromwell to Wanaka lakefrontbus bus
    6h 37m
    $264–354

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 286.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from The Catlins to Wānaka. However, you can drive to Waitahuna, take the bus to Cromwell, then take the bus to Wanaka lakefront. Alternatively, you can drive from The Catlins to Wānaka in around 3h 27m.

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