There are 3 ways to get from Motueka to Pakawau by bus, car, or taxi
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The cheapest way to get from Motueka to Pakawau is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 1h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Motueka to Pakawau is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Motueka to Pakawau. However, there are services departing from Motueka and arriving at Collingwood via Brown Hut. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Motueka and Pakawau is 148 km. The road distance is 93.5 km.
The best way to get from Motueka to Pakawau without a car is to bus which takes 4h 23m and costs $95 - $140.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Motueka to Pakawau, including transfers.
Motueka to Pakawau bus services, operated by The Heaphy Bus Company, depart from Motueka station.
Motueka to Pakawau bus services, operated by The Heaphy Bus Company, arrive at Brown Hut station.
Yes, the driving distance between Motueka to Pakawau is 93 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Motueka to Pakawau.
There are 58+ hotels available in Pakawau.
What companies run services between Motueka, New Zealand and Pakawau, New Zealand?
The Heaphy Bus Company operates a bus from Motueka to Brown Hut 3 times a week. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Phone
- 0800 128 735
- [email protected]
- Website
- theheaphybus.co.nz
Bus from Motueka to Brown Hut
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- theheaphybus.co.nz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Estimated price
- $260–320
Nelson City Taxis
- Phone
- +64 3 548 8225
- Website
- nelsontaxis.co.nz
Sun City Taxis
- Phone
- +64 3 548 2666
- Website
- suncitytaxis.co.nz
Terry's Tours & Transfers
- Phone
- +64 226 311 646
- Website
- terrystoursandtransfers.com
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