Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Abel Tasman National Park

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Matamata to Abel Tasman National Park by taxi, plane, car, car ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Taxi to Tauranga Airport, fly, taxi

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Matamata to Tauranga-Airport-TRGtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane TRG - NSN
    3. Take the taxi from Nelson-Airport-NSN to Apple Tree Baytaxi taxi
    4h 51m
    $453–1,076

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Matamata to Wellingtoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Picton to Abel Tasman National Parkcar car
    12h 37m
    $335–432

  3. Fly from Hamilton International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane HLZ - NSN
    2. Take the taxi from Nelson-Airport-NSN to Apple Tree Baytaxi taxi
    6h 21m
    $661–1,162

  4. Bus to Auckland, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Matamata to Manukau Citybus bus
    2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane AKL - NSN
    3. Take the taxi from Nelson-Airport-NSN to Apple Tree Baytaxi taxi
    6h 49m
    $415–874

  5. Bus to Rotorua, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Matamata to Rotoruabus bus
    2. Fly from Rotorua (ROT) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane ROT - NSN
    3. Take the taxi from Nelson-Airport-NSN to Apple Tree Baytaxi taxi
    7h 22m

Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Nelson Airport (NSN) flights

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Matamata to Abel Tasman National Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 594.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Matamata to Abel Tasman National Park. However, you can take the taxi to Tauranga-Airport-TRG airport, fly to Nelson Airport (NSN), then take the taxi to Apple Tree Bay. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Matamata to Abel Tasman National Park via Wellington and Picton in around 12h 37m.

Airlines
Bus operators
Ferry operators
Other operators

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 Which side of Niagara Falls should I choose (and how do I get there)?, 4 stunningly beautiful Philippines islands you need to visit, and Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland - to help you get the most out of your next trip.