There are 3 ways to get from Franz Josef / Waiau to Whataroa by bus, car, or taxi
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Franz Josef / Waiau to Whataroa is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 25 min.
The fastest way to get from Franz Josef / Waiau to Whataroa is to drive which takes 25 min and costs $11 - $17.
The distance between Franz Josef / Waiau and Whataroa is 37 km. The road distance is 37 km.
The best way to get from Franz Josef / Waiau to Whataroa without a car is to bus which takes 33 min and costs $45 - $65.
It takes approximately 33 min to get from Franz Josef / Waiau to Whataroa, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Franz Josef / Waiau to Whataroa is 37 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Franz Josef / Waiau to Whataroa.
There are 48+ hotels available in Whataroa.
What companies run services between Franz Josef / Waiau, New Zealand and Whataroa, West Coast, New Zealand?
GreatSights operates a bus from Franz Josef to Whataroa once daily. Tickets cost $28–40 and the journey takes 29 min.
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- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- info@greatsights.co.nz
- Website
- greatsights.co.nz
Bus from Franz Josef to Whataroa
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- https://www.greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
- Standard
- $28–40
- Flexi
- $14–110
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
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