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How to get fromGold Coast to Motuekaby plane, bus, train, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Gold Coast to Motueka by plane, bus, train, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Nelson Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane OOL - NSN
    2. Take the bus from Rutherford Hotel Nelson to Motueka i-Sitebus bus
    11h 4m
    $576–1,351

  2. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane BNE - BHE
    3. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from The Sails Motel to Motueka i-Sitebus bus
    14h 32m
    $364–1,536

  3. Train to Brisbane Airport, fly to Nelson Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Helensvale station, platform 2 to International Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane BNE - NSN
    3. Take the bus from Rutherford Hotel Nelson to Motueka i-Sitebus bus
    12h 31m
    $650–1,285

  4. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane plane OOL - BHE
    2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from The Sails Motel to Motueka i-Sitebus bus
    13h 1m
    $390–1,702

  5. Fly Gold Coast Airport to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane plane OOL - CHC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle bus
    3. Take the bus from Rutherford Hotel Nelson to Motueka i-Sitebus bus
    14h 47m
    $499–1,802

Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Nelson Airport (NSN) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$287Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,387.1 km
  • Duration: 11h 4m

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

There is no direct connection from Gold Coast to Motueka. However, you can take the vehicle to Burleigh Heads station, platform 2, walk to Burleigh Heads station, stop B, take the line 777 bus to Gold Coast Airport, walk to Gold Coast Airport (OOL) 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 vehicle to Helensvale station, platform 4, walk to Helensvale station, platform 2, take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Brisbane-Airport-BNE 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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