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How to get fromChristchurch to Abel Tasman Coast Trackby train, bus, ferry, plane, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Christchurch to Abel Tasman Coast Track by train, bus, ferry, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train, bus, Water taxi

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    1. Take the train from Christchurch to Blenheimtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Millers Acre Carpark to Kaiteriteribus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Kaiteriteri to Medlands Beachferry ferry
    13h

  2. Fly, bus, Water taxi

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane CHC - BHE
    2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Millers Acre Carpark to Abel Tasman Centrebus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Marahau to Bark Bayferry ferry
    12h 5m

  3. Shuttle, bus, Water taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Millers Acre Carpark to Kaiteriteribus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kaiteriteri to Medlands Beachferry ferry
    10h 35m

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration4h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$93Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Christchurch to Abel Tasman Coast Track.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 528 km
  • Duration: 13h

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Abel Tasman Coast Track, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Christchurch to Abel Tasman Coast Track. However, you can take the train to Blenheim, walk to Blenheim, take the bus to Nelson, walk to Millers Acre Carpark, take the bus to Kaiteriteri, walk to Kaiteriteri, take the ferry to Medlands Beach, then walk to Abel Tasman Coast Track. Alternatively, you can take the line 8 bus to Christchurch International Airport, walk to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) airport, fly to Woodbourne Airport (BHE), walk to Woodbourne, take the bus to Nelson, walk to Millers Acre Carpark, take the bus to Abel Tasman Centre, walk to Marahau, take the ferry to Bark Bay, then walk to Abel Tasman Coast Track.

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