How to Travel from
Queenstown to Catlins Lake
by Bus or Car
Schedule
Queenstown, New Zealand → Catlins Lake, New Zealand
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Queenstown to Catlins Lake
Composite routes from Queenstown to Catlins Lake
Cheapest
3 h 23 min
Car
278 km.
from $15
Route Navigator Queenstown - Catlins Lake
Get all the information you need right here
Continue onto Cow Lane
Cow Lane, 85 м
85 м
Turn left onto Beach Street
Beach Street, 238 м
238 м
Turn right onto Shotover Street
Shotover Street, 362 м
362 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Shotover Street
Shotover Street, 121 м
121 м
Turn right onto Stanley Street and take SH 6A toward Frankton
Stanley Street, Frankton, SH 6A, 6 km 386 м
6 km 386 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Frankton Ladies Mile Highway
Frankton Ladies Mile Highway, 1 km 918 м
1 km 918 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Frankton Ladies Mile Highway
Frankton Ladies Mile Highway, 404 м
404 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Frankton Ladies Mile Highway
Frankton Ladies Mile Highway, 3 km 538 м
3 km 538 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Frankton Ladies Mile Highway
Frankton Ladies Mile Highway, 49 km 980 м
49 km 980 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto State Highway 8B
State Highway 8B, 1 km 632 м
1 km 632 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto State Highway 8B
State Highway 8B, 2 km 14 м
2 km 14 м
Turn right onto Cromwell-Clyde Road and take SH 8 toward Alexandra, Dunedin
Cromwell-Clyde Road, Alexandra, Dunedin, SH 8, 20 km 810 м
20 km 810 м
Turn right onto Sunderland Street
Sunderland Street, 2 km 633 м
2 km 633 м
Turn right onto Matau Street
Matau Street, 7 km 444 м
7 km 444 м
Turn right onto Conroys Road
Conroys Road, 5 km 240 м
5 km 240 м
Turn right onto Alexandra-Fruitlands Road
Alexandra-Fruitlands Road, 72 km 664 м
72 km 664 м
Turn right onto Dee Street
Dee Street, 26 km 607 м
26 km 607 м
Turn left and drive toward Tuapeka Mouth Ferry
Tuapeka Mouth Ferry, 75 м
75 м
Attention, take ferry (Tuapeka Mouth Ferry)
Tuapeka Mouth Ferry, 112 м
112 м
Leave ferry and continue
312 м
312 м
Keep right onto Ferry Road
Ferry Road, 24 м
24 м
Turn slight right onto Browns Road
Browns Road, 1 km 585 м
1 km 585 м
Turn right onto Tuapeka Mouth Road and drive toward Clydevale, Balclutha
Tuapeka Mouth Road, Clydevale, Balclutha, 32 km 492 м
32 km 492 м
Turn sharp right onto Essex Street
Essex Street, 1 km 474 м
1 km 474 м
Turn left onto High Street
High Street, 29 km 473 м
29 km 473 м
Turn left onto Royal Terrace and drive toward Jacks Bay, Surat Bay
Royal Terrace, Jacks Bay, Surat Bay, 1 km 876 м
1 km 876 м
Turn right onto Hina Hina Road
Hina Hina Road, 3 km 892 м
3 km 892 м
Turn right onto Lakeside Road
Lakeside Road, 3 km 746 м
3 km 746 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Bus operators
InterCity
Phone:
+64 9 583 5780
Website:
intercity.co.nz/
Other from Queenstown to Lawrence
Ave. Duration:
3h 24m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.39–$38.22
Other from Queenstown to Waihola
Ave. Duration:
3h 34m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$22.93–$40.77
Other from Queenstown to Milton
Ave. Duration:
3h 59m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.66–$39.50
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Queenstown to Catlins Lake?
The cheapest way to get from Queenstown to Catlins Lake is to bus and drive which costs $32.61 - $59.78 and takes 4h 38m.
What is the fastest way to get from Queenstown to Catlins Lake?
The fastest way to get from Queenstown to Catlins Lake is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs $46.74 - $70.65 .
How far is it from Queenstown to Catlins Lake?
The distance between Queenstown and Catlins Lake is 287 km. The road distance is 278.2 km.
How do I travel from Queenstown to Catlins Lake without a car?
The best way to get from Queenstown to Catlins Lake without a car is to bus which takes 5h 44m and costs $108.70 - $173.91 .
How long does it take to get from Queenstown to Catlins Lake?
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Queenstown to Catlins Lake, including transfers.
Can I drive from Queenstown to Catlins Lake?
Yes, the driving distance between Queenstown to Catlins Lake is 278 km. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Queenstown to Catlins Lake.
Where can I stay near Catlins Lake?
There are 31+ hotels available in Catlins Lake. Prices start at $52.64 per night.
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