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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 Rutherford Hotel Nelson to Adventure Inn Marahau Backpackersbus bus Morning Departure
    2. Take the taxi from Adventure Inn Marahau Backpackers to Totaranui Beachtaxi taxi
    2h 18m
    $262–332

  2. Drive  129 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nelson to Totaranui Beachcar car 129 km
    1h 43m
    $39–57

  3. Bus, Water taxi via Adventure Inn Marahau Backpackers

    1. Take the bus from Rutherford Hotel Nelson to Adventure Inn Marahau Backpackersbus bus Morning Departure
    2. Take the ferry from Marahau to Totaranuiferry ferry
    4h 23m
    $85–105

  4. Bus, Water taxi

    1. Take the bus from Millers Acre Carpark to Kaiteriteribus bus Morning Departure
    2. Take the ferry from Kaiteriteri to Totaranuiferry ferry
    4h 34m
    $87–107

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Map of how to get from Nelson to Totaranui Beach.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 149.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 18m

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 Adventure Inn Marahau Backpackers then take the taxi to Totaranui Beach. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rutherford Hotel Nelson to Totaranui via Adventure Inn Marahau Backpackers and Marahau in around 4h 23m.

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