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How to get fromNelson to Waiouruby bus, car ferry, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Nelson to Waiouru by bus, car ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Pictonbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Waiourubus bus
    12h 36m

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nelson to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the carferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Wellington to Waiourucar car
    8h 15m
    $240–299

  3. Fly Nelson Airport to Wellington, bus

    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane NSN - WLG
    2. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Waiourubus bus
    8h 30m

  4. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Wellington, bus

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus bus
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane BHE - WLG
    3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Waiourubus bus
    9h 27m

  5. Fly Nelson Airport to Auckland, bus

    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane NSN - AKL
    2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Waiourubus bus
    10h 54m

  6. Fly Nelson Airport to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport, bus

    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE)plane plane NSN - NPE
    2. Take the bus from Napier to Taupobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Taupo to Waiourubus bus
    10h 46m

Nelson Airport (NSN) to Wellington (WLG) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 503.5 km
  • Duration: 12h 36m

What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Waiouru, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Nelson to Waiouru. However, you can take the bus to Picton, walk to Picton, take the car ferry to Wellington, walk to Wellington - Central, then take the bus to Waiouru. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Nelson to Waiouru via Picton and Wellington in around 8h 15m.

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