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How to get fromWaiau to Kaikōuraby taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Waiau to Kaikōura by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus via Conway Flat Turn-off for Kaikoura Coast Track

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    1. Take the taxi from Waiau to Conway Flat Turn-off for Kaikoura Coast Tracktaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Conway Flat Turn-off for Kaikoura Coast Track to Kaikourabus bus Christchurch - Picton
    1h 11m

  2. Drive 80.9 km

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    1. Drive from Waiau to Kaikōuracar car 80.9 km
    55 min
    $24–34

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Waiau to Cheviottaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Cheviot to Kaikourabus bus Christchurch - Picton
    1h 35m

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  • Distance: 82.9 km
  • Duration: 1h 11m

What companies run services between Waiau, Canterbury, New Zealand and Kaikōura, Canterbury, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Waiau to Kaikōura. However, you can take the taxi to Conway Flat Turn-off for Kaikoura Coast Track then take the bus to Kaikoura. Alternatively, you can drive from Waiau to Kaikōura in around 55 min.

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