There are 4 ways to get from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Pohara Beach by plane, taxi, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, taxi
best- Fly from Nelson Airport to Takaka Airportplane
- Take the taxi from Takaka Airport to Pohara Beachtaxi
43 min$289–304Drive 102.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Pohara Beachcar 102.9 km
1h 20m$30–43Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from The Beachcomber Hotel to The Barnbus
- Take the taxi from The Barn to Pohara Beachtaxi
3h 42m$202–263Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Nelson-NSN to Pohara Beach102.9 km
1h 20m
Nelson Airport to Takaka Airport flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Pohara Beach is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 1h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Pohara Beach is to fly and taxi which takes 43 min and costs $280 - $310.
The distance between Nelson Airport (NSN) and Pohara Beach is 80 km. The road distance is 102.9 km.
The best way to get from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Pohara Beach without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 42m and costs $200 - $270.
It takes approximately 43 min to get from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Pohara Beach, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Nelson Airport (NSN) to Pohara Beach is 103 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Pohara Beach.
There are 164+ hotels available in Pohara Beach.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Nelson Airport (NSN) and Pohara Beach. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
What companies run services between Nelson Airport (NSN), New Zealand and Pohara Beach, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Pohara Beach. However, you can fly to Takaka Airport then take the taxi to Pohara Beach. Alternatively, you can take the line 4 bus to Tahunanui Interchange Northbound, walk to The Beachcomber Hotel, take the bus to The Barn, then take the taxi to Pohara Beach.
- Phone
- +64 27 577 6975
- [email protected]
- Website
- betterbus.co.nz
Bus from The Beachcomber Hotel to The Barn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Schedules at
- betterbus.co.nz
- Book at
- betterbus.co.nz
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Nelson-NSN to Pohara Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- $40–220
Auckland Shuttles
- Phone
- +64 21 743321
Auckland Shuttles
- Phone
- +64 21 743321
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