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How to get fromWaimate to Te Anauby car, bus, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Waimate to Te Anau by car, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Drive, bus

    best
    1. Drive from Waimate to Omaramacar car
    2. Take the bus from Omarama to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Frankton Bus Interchange to Te Anaubus bus
    6h 43m

  2. Drive  442.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waimate to Te Anaucar car 442.4 km
    5h 3m
    $134–194

  3. Bus, Tour

    1. Take the bus from Waimate Turn Off to Dunedinbus bus Christchurch - Dunedin
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Dunedin to Te Anaushuttle bus Dunedin to Te Anau via The Catlins & Invercargill
    14h 51m

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  • Distance: 443.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Waimate, New Zealand and Te Anau, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Waimate to Te Anau. However, you can drive to Omarama, take the bus to Frankton Bus Interchange, then take the bus to Te Anau. Alternatively, you can drive from Waimate to Te Anau in around 5h 3m.

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