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How to get fromNelson to Whakapapa Villageby bus, car ferry, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Nelson to Whakapapa Village by bus, car ferry, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, car ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Pictonbus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Wellington to National Parktrain train
    14h 31m
    $340–409

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nelson to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Wellington to Whakapapa Villagecar car
    9h 5m
    $255–314

  3. Fly Nelson Airport to Wellington, train

    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Wellington (WLG)plane plane NSN - WLG
    2. Take the train from Wellington to National Parktrain train
    10h 24m
    $297–492

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

    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 train from Wellington to National Parktrain train
    11h 21m
    $315–843

  5. Fly Nelson Airport to Auckland, train

    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Auckland (AKL)plane plane NSN - AKL
    2. Take the train from Papakura to National Parktrain train
    11h 7m
    $417–772

Nelson Airport (NSN) to Wellington (WLG) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nelson to Whakapapa Village.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 601.2 km
  • Duration: 14h 31m

What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Whakapapa Village, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Nelson to Whakapapa Village. However, you can take the bus to Picton, walk to Picton, take the car ferry to Wellington, walk to Wellington, take the train to National Park, walk to National Park, then take the shuttle to Whakapapa Village. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Nelson to Whakapapa Village via Picton and Wellington in around 9h 5m.

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