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How to get fromNelson to Awaroa Lodgeby bus or ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Nelson to Awaroa Lodge by bus or ferry

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  1. Bus, Water taxi via Adventure Inn Marahau Backpackers

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    1. Take the bus from Rutherford Hotel Nelson to Adventure Inn Marahau Backpackersbus bus Morning Departure
    2. Take the ferry from Marahau to Awaroaferry ferry
    4h 10m
    $85–105

  2. Bus, Water taxi

    1. Take the bus from Millers Acre Carpark to Kaiteriteribus bus Morning Departure
    2. Take the ferry from Kaiteriteri to Awaroaferry ferry
    4h 36m
    $87–107

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  • Distance: 93.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Awaroa Lodge, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Nelson to Awaroa Lodge. However, you can take the bus to Adventure Inn Marahau Backpackers, walk to Marahau, take the ferry to Awaroa, then walk to Awaroa Lodge. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Millers Acre Carpark to Awaroa Lodge via Kaiteriteri, Kaiteriteri, and Awaroa in around 4h 36m.

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