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How to get fromWānaka to Jackson Bay (Water)by bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Wānaka to Jackson Bay (Water) by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Wanaka to Haast Townshipbus bus Queenstown - Franz Josef
    2. Take the taxi from Haast Township to Jackson Bay (Water)taxi taxi
    4h 18m
    $263–336

  2. Drive 191.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wānaka to Jackson Bay (Water)car car 191.5 km
    3h 13m
    $56–80

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Wanaka to Makarora Country Cafebus bus Queenstown - Franz Josef
    2. Drive from Makarora Country Cafe to Jackson Bay (Water)car car
    3h 23m
    $72–110

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  • Distance: 191.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Wānaka, New Zealand and Jackson Bay (Water), New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Wānaka to Jackson Bay (Water). However, you can take the bus to Haast Township then take the taxi to Jackson Bay (Water). Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wanaka to Jackson Bay (Water) via Makarora Country Cafe in around 3h 23m.

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