What is the cheapest way to get from Auckland to The Catlins?

The cheapest way to get from Auckland to The Catlins is to fly and bus and taxi which costs $310 - $700 and takes 6h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Auckland to The Catlins?

The fastest way to get from Auckland to The Catlins is to fly and bus and taxi which takes 6h 7m and costs $310 - $700.

How far is it from Auckland to The Catlins?

The distance between Auckland and The Catlins is 1198 km.

How long does it take to get from Auckland to The Catlins?

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Auckland to The Catlins, including transfers.

Where can I stay near The Catlins?

There are 24+ hotels available in The Catlins.

Auckland to The Catlins - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, taxi, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Auckland to Dunedin, bus, taxi
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1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Dunedin (DUD)plane AKL - DUD
2. Take the bus from Dunedin Airport to Balcluthabus
3. Take the taxi from Balclutha to The Catlinstaxi
6h 7m
$314–662
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 52m
$496–1,076
Fly Auckland to Invercargill, bus, taxi
1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Invercargill (IVC)plane AKL - IVC
2. Take the bus from Invercargill to Clintonbus
3. Take the taxi from Clinton to The Catlinstaxi
7h 54m
$424–1,037
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)plane WRE - DUD
3. Take the bus from Dunedin Airport to Balcluthabus
4. Take the taxi from Balclutha to The Catlinstaxi
11h 47m
$383–1,339

Auckland (AKL) to Dunedin (DUD) flights

50Weekly Planes

3h 1mAverage Duration

$112Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Auckland to The Catlins.

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Distance: 1,197.7 km
Duration: 6h 7m

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 52m.

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