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How to get fromNelson to Totaranui Beachby bus, taxi, ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Nelson to Totaranui Beach by bus, taxi, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Millers Acre Carpark to The Barnbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from The Barn to Totaranui Beachtaxi taxi
    2h 31m
    $260–330

  2. Drive 129 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nelson to Totaranui Beachcar car 129 km
    1h 43m
    $38–55

  3. Bus, Water taxi via Abel Tasman Centre

    1. Take the bus from Rutherford Hotel Nelson to Abel Tasman Centrebus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Marahau to Totaranuiferry ferry
    4h 16m
    $83–103

  4. Bus, Water taxi

    1. Take the bus from Millers Acre Carpark to Kaiteriteribus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kaiteriteri to Totaranuiferry ferry
    4h 27m
    $85–105

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nelson to Totaranui Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 155.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 31m

What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Totaranui Beach, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Nelson to Totaranui Beach. However, you can take the bus to The Barn then take the taxi to Totaranui Beach. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rutherford Hotel Nelson to Totaranui via Abel Tasman Centre and Marahau in around 4h 16m.

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