What is the cheapest way to get from Nelson Lakes National Park to Wellington?

The cheapest way to get from Nelson Lakes National Park to Wellington is to drive and car ferry which costs $160 - $190 and takes 5h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nelson Lakes National Park to Wellington?

The fastest way to get from Nelson Lakes National Park to Wellington is to shuttle and fly which takes 4h 38m and costs $150 - $550.

How far is it from Nelson Lakes National Park to Wellington?

The distance between Nelson Lakes National Park and Wellington is 234 km.

How do I travel from Nelson Lakes National Park to Wellington without a car?

The best way to get from Nelson Lakes National Park to Wellington without a car is to shuttle and ferry which takes 6h 24m and costs $230 - $650.

How long does it take to get from Nelson Lakes National Park to Wellington?

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Nelson Lakes National Park to Wellington, including transfers.

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Nelson Lakes National Park to Wellington - 5 ways to travel via car

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There are 5 ways to get from Nelson Lakes National Park to Wellington by car, car ferry, shuttle, plane, or ferry

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Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Lake Rotoiti to Pictoncar
2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry Picton
5h 16m
$168–185
Shuttle to Nelson Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take a shuttle bus from Saint Arnaud to Nelsonshuttle
2. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Wellington (WLG)plane NSN - WLG
4h 38m
$156–542
Shuttle, ferry
1. Take a shuttle bus from Saint Arnaud to Pictonshuttle
2. Take the ferry from Picton to Wellington - Centralferry Wellington - Central - Picton
6h 24m
$231–631
Shuttle, car ferry
1. Take a shuttle bus from Saint Arnaud to Pictonshuttle
2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry Picton
6h 31m
$229–629
Shuttle to Woodbourne Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Saint Arnaud to Blenheimshuttle
2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Wellington (WLG)plane BHE - WLG
4h 46m
$193–1,012

Nelson Airport (NSN) to Wellington (WLG) flights

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Distance: 234 km
Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Nelson Lakes National Park, New Zealand and Wellington, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Nelson Lakes National Park to Wellington. However, you can drive to Picton then take the car ferry to Wellington. Alternatively, you can walk to Saint Arnaud, take the shuttle to Nelson, walk to Halifax Street Opposite Tahaki Street, take the line 4 bus to Nelson Airport Terminal, walk to Nelson Airport (NSN) airport, fly to Wellington (WLG), walk to Wellington International Airport, then take the bus to Manners Street at Cuba Street - Stop A.

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