There are 3 ways to get from Mārahau to Whariwharangi Bay by ferry, unknown, taxi, plane, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Water taxi, travel
best- Take the ferry from Marahau to Totaranuiferry
- Walk from Totaranui to Whariwharangi Bayunknown
2h 6mTaxi, fly to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle, travel
- Take the taxi from Mārahau to Nelson-Airport-NSNtaxi
- Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane NSN - CHC
- Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Saint Arnaud
- Take a shuttle bus from Saint Arnaud to Wainui Bay
- Walk from Wainui Bay to Whariwharangi Bayunknown
11h 5mTaxi, fly to Wellington Airport, fly to Takaka Airport, travel
- Take the taxi from Mārahau to Nelson-Airport-NSNtaxi
- Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Wellington (WLG)plane NSN - WLG
- Fly from Wellington Airport to Takaka Airportplane
- Walk from Takaka Airport to Whariwharangi Bayunknown
3h 52m
Nelson Airport (NSN) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) flights
Questions & Answers
The distance between Mārahau and Whariwharangi Bay is 35 km.
The best way to get from Mārahau to Whariwharangi Bay without a car is to Water taxi and travel which takes 2h 6m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Mārahau to Whariwharangi Bay, including transfers.
There are 116+ hotels available in Whariwharangi Bay.
What companies run services between Mārahau, New Zealand and Whariwharangi Bay, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Mārahau to Whariwharangi Bay. However, you can take the ferry to Totaranui then travel to Whariwharangi Bay. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Nelson-Airport-NSN airport, fly to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), walk to Christchurch International Airport, take the line 8 bus to Hereford St near Colombo St, walk to Christchurch, take the shuttle to Saint Arnaud, take the shuttle to Wainui Bay, then travel to Whariwharangi Bay.
- Website
- airnewzealand.com
Flights from Nelson Airport to Christchurch International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–550
Flights from Nelson Airport to Christchurch International Airport via Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–600
Flights from Nelson Airport to Wellington
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–550
- Phone
- +64 (3) 540 2042
- [email protected]
- Website
- nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz
Shuttle from Christchurch to Saint Arnaud
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
- Schedules at
- nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz
- Minimum charge per vehicle
- $1,000
- Per person
- $200
Shuttle from Saint Arnaud to Wainui Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $125–625
- Book at
- nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz
- Minimum charge per vehicle
- $625
- Per person
- $125
- Phone
- +6435278176
- [email protected]
- Website
- marahauwatertaxis.co.nz
Ferry from Marahau to Totaranui
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $63
- Schedules at
- marahauwatertaxis.co.nz
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $170–210
Auckland Shuttles
- Phone
- +64 21 743321
Auckland Shuttles
- Phone
- +64 21 743321
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia, Why you should take the train in the US, and How do I buy a London Underground ticket? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

