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How to get fromAustralia to Motuekaby plane, bus, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Australia to Motueka by plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Nelson Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane SYD - NSN
    2. Take the bus from Rutherford Hotel Nelson to Motueka i-Sitebus bus
    9h 58m
    $700–1,279

  2. Fly Sydney International Airport to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane SYD - CHC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Rutherford Hotel Nelson to Motueka i-Sitebus bus
    13h 57m
    $583–1,930

  3. Fly Melbourne Airport to Nelson Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane MEL - NSN
    2. Take the bus from Rutherford Hotel Nelson to Motueka i-Sitebus bus
    10h 29m
    $809–1,484

  4. Fly Brisbane Airport to Nelson Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane BNE - NSN
    2. Take the bus from Rutherford Hotel Nelson to Motueka i-Sitebus bus
    10h 46m
    $748–1,281

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane SYD - BHE
    2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from The Sails Motel to Motueka i-Sitebus bus
    11h 35m
    $764–1,230

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Nelson Airport (NSN) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration6h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$236Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,169.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 58m

What companies run services between Australia and Motueka, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Australia to Motueka. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, 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 the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, 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.

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