What is the cheapest way to get from Abel Tasman National Park to Mount Cook?

The cheapest way to get from Abel Tasman National Park to Mount Cook is to drive and car ferry which costs $190 - $230 and takes 7h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Abel Tasman National Park to Mount Cook?

The fastest way to get from Abel Tasman National Park to Mount Cook is to taxi and fly which takes 1h 57m and costs $370 - $400.

How far is it from Abel Tasman National Park to Mount Cook?

The distance between Abel Tasman National Park and Mount Cook is 200 km.

How do I travel from Abel Tasman National Park to Mount Cook without a car?

The best way to get from Abel Tasman National Park to Mount Cook without a car is to Water taxi and shuttle and car ferry which takes 10h 32m and costs $290 - $750.

How long does it take to get from Abel Tasman National Park to Mount Cook?

It takes approximately 2h to get from Abel Tasman National Park to Mount Cook, including transfers.

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Abel Tasman National Park to Mount Cook - 5 ways to travel via taxi, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Abel Tasman National Park to Mount Cook by taxi, plane, ferry, shuttle, car ferry, bus, or car

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Taxi to Nelson Airport, fly to Wellington
best
1. Take the taxi from Apple Tree Bay to Nelson-Airport-NSNtaxi
2. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Wellington (WLG)plane NSN - WLG
2h
$272–466
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Abel Tasman National Park to Pictoncar
2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry Picton
7h 2m
$198–230
Water taxi, shuttle, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Onetahuti to Marahauferry
2. Take a shuttle bus from Mārahau to Pictonshuttle
3. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
10h 32m
$291–738
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Wainui Bay to Nelsonbus
2. Take the bus from Nelson to Pictonbus
3. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
11h 36m
$205–275
Taxi to Takaka Airport, fly to Wellington Airport
1. Take the taxi from Abel Tasman National Park to Takaka Airporttaxi
2. Fly from Takaka Airport to Wellington Airportplane
1h 57m
$371–393

Abel Tasman National Park to Mount Cook by foot, bus, and car ferry

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Distance: 199.8 km
Duration: 2h

What companies run services between Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand and Mount Cook, Wellington, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Abel Tasman National Park to Mount Cook. However, you can take the taxi to Nelson-Airport-NSN airport, fly to Wellington (WLG), walk to Wellington International Airport, then take the bus to Courtenay Place - Stop A. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Onetahuti to Brooklyn Road at Nairn Street via Onetahuti, Marahau, Mārahau, Picton, Picton, Wellington, and Wellington Station - Stop C in around 10h 32m.

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