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How to get fromAuckland Airport (AKL) to Motuekaby plane, bus, car, car ferry, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Motueka by plane, bus, car, car ferry, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Nelson Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane AKL - NSN
    2. Take the bus from Rutherford Hotel Nelson to Motueka i-Sitebus bus
    4h 27m
    $258–620

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Motuekacar car
    13h 4m
    $350–455

  3. Fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane AKL - BHE
    2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Quest Apartments to Motueka i-Sitebus bus
    6h 6m
    $302–662

  4. Fly to Wellington Airport, fly to Takaka Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane AKL - WLG
    2. Fly from Wellington Airport to Takaka Airportplane plane
    3. Take the taxi from Takaka Airport to Motuekataxi taxi
    3h 52m
    $520–801

Auckland (AKL) to Nelson Airport (NSN) flights

Calendar96Weekly Planes
Duration2h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Motueka.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 552.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Auckland Airport (AKL), New Zealand and Motueka, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Motueka. However, you can fly to Nelson Airport (NSN), walk to Nelson Airport Terminal, take the line 4 bus to Vanguard Street Outside Rebel Sport, walk to Rutherford Hotel Nelson, then take the bus to Motueka i-Site. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Motueka via Wellington and Picton in around 13h 4m.

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