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How to get fromNelson to Abel Tasman National Parkby bus, ferry, car, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Nelson to Abel Tasman National Park by bus, ferry, car, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, Water taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rutherford Hotel Nelson to Kaiteriteribus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kaiteriteri to Apple Tree Bayferry ferry
    3h 1m

  2. Drive 65.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nelson to Apple Tree Baycar car 65.1 km
    1h
    $19–27

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Nelson to Apple Tree Baytaxi taxi 65.1 km
    1h
    $180–220

  4. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Wainui Bayshuttle bus
    4h 50m
    $85

Nelson to Abel Tasman National Park by shuttle and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 83.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 1m

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

Golden Bay Air operates a shuttle from Nelson to Wainui Bay once daily. Tickets cost $85 and the journey takes 4h 50m.

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