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How to get fromNelson to Mount Cookby plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Nelson to Mount Cook by plane, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Nelson Airport

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    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane NSN - WLG
    2h 33m
    $101–265

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Nelson to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry Picton
    5h 19m
    $161–176

  3. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus bus
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane BHE - WLG
    3h 30m
    $119–566

  4. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Pictonbus bus Picton - Nelson
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry Picton
    7h 21m
    $145–191

Nelson to Mount Cook by bus, foot, and car ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 148.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 33m

What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Mount Cook, Wellington, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand flies from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Wellington (WLG) every 4 hours.

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