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How to get fromPancake Rocks and Blowholes to Abel Tasman National Parkby bus, ferry, car, shuttle, plane, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Pancake Rocks and Blowholes to Abel Tasman National Park by bus, ferry, car, shuttle, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, Water taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Punakaiki to Richmondbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Richmond Holiday Park to Kaiteriteribus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kaiteriteri to Apple Tree Bayferry ferry
    7h 28m

  2. Drive 347.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pancake Rocks and Blowholes to Abel Tasman National Parkcar car 347.5 km
    4h 4m
    $101–145

  3. Shuttle, fly, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Punakaiki to Christchurch International Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane CHC - NSN
    3. Take the taxi from Nelson-Airport-NSN to Apple Tree Baytaxi taxi
    7h 12m
    $479–865

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration1h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Pancake Rocks and Blowholes to Abel Tasman National Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 335.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 28m

What companies run services between Pancake Rocks and Blowholes, West Coast, New Zealand and Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Pancake Rocks and Blowholes to Abel Tasman National Park. However, you can walk to Punakaiki, take the bus to Richmond, take the bus to Kaiteriteri, walk to Kaiteriteri, take the ferry to Apple Tree Bay, then walk to Apple Tree Bay. Alternatively, you can drive from Pancake Rocks and Blowholes to Abel Tasman National Park in around 4h 4m.

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