There are 2 ways to get from Whataroa to Makarora by bus or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Whataroa to Makarora is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Whataroa to Makarora is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $75 - $120.
The distance between Whataroa and Makarora is 259 km. The road distance is 258.9 km.
The best way to get from Whataroa to Makarora without a car is to bus which takes 5h 9m and costs $190 - $250.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Whataroa to Makarora, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Whataroa to Makarora is 259 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Whataroa to Makarora.
There are three+ hotels available in Makarora.
What companies run services between Whataroa, West Coast, New Zealand and Makarora, New Zealand?
GreatSights operates a bus from Franz Josef to Makarora once daily. Tickets cost $85–120 and the journey takes 4h 44m.
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- Phone
- +64 9 583 5790
- info@greatsights.co.nz
- Website
- greatsights.co.nz
Bus from Franz Josef to Makarora
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Website
- https://www.greatsights.co.nz/new-zealand-tours/
- Standard
- $85–120
- Flexi
- $100–800
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