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How to get fromAuckland to Abel Tasman National Parkby plane, taxi, car, or car ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Auckland to Abel Tasman National Park by plane, taxi, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane AKL - NSN
    2. Take the taxi from Nelson-Airport-NSN to Apple Tree Baytaxi taxi
    4h 20m
    $409–822
  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Auckland to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Abel Tasman National Parkcar car
    14h 10m
    $379–496

Auckland (AKL) to Nelson Airport (NSN) flights

Calendar101Weekly Planes
Duration2h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Abel Tasman National Park. However, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Nelson Airport (NSN), then take the taxi to Apple Tree Bay. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Auckland to Abel Tasman National Park via Wellington and Picton in around 14h 10m.

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