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How to get fromAuckland to The Catlinsby plane, bus, taxi, car or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to The Catlins by plane, bus, taxi, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly Auckland to Dunedin, bus, taxi

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    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Dunedin (DUD)planeAKL - DUD
    2. Take the bus from Dunedin Airport to Balcluthabus
    3. Take the taxi from Balclutha to The Catlinstaxi
    6h 7m
    $314–642

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Auckland to Wellingtoncar
    2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
    3. Drive from Picton to The Catlinscar
    20h 49m
    $495–1,065

  3. Fly Auckland to Invercargill, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Invercargill (IVC)planeAKL - IVC
    2. Take the bus from Invercargill to Clintonbus
    3. Take the taxi from Clinton to The Catlinstaxi
    7h 54m
    $414–987

  4. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly to Dunedin, bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Dunedin (DUD)planeWRE - DUD
    3. Take the bus from Dunedin Airport to Balcluthabus
    4. Take the taxi from Balclutha to The Catlinstaxi
    11h 52m
    $383–1,289

Auckland (AKL) to Dunedin (DUD) flights

Calendar64Weekly Planes
Duration2h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$110Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Auckland to The Catlins. However, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Dunedin (DUD), walk to Dunedin Airport, take the bus to Balclutha, then take the taxi to The Catlins. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Auckland to The Catlins via Wellington and Picton in around 20h 49m.

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