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How to get fromWānaka to Catlins Riverby bus or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Wānaka to Catlins River by bus or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Wanaka to Cromwellbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cromwell to Miltonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Milton to Clintonbus bus
    7h 5m
    $196–283

  2. Drive 251.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wānaka to Catlins Rivercar car 251.1 km
    3h 44m
    $74–106

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Wanaka to Cromwellbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cromwell to Ettrickbus bus
    3. Drive from Ettrick to Catlins Rivercar car
    4h 45m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 305.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Wanaka to Catlins River via Cromwell, Milton, and Clinton in around 7h 5m.

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