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How to get fromWellington to Nelson Lakes National Parkby car ferry, car, plane, shuttle, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Wellington to Nelson Lakes National Park by car ferry, car, plane, shuttle, or ferry

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  1. Car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Drive from Picton to Lake Rotoiticar car
    5h 16m
    $163–188

  2. Fly, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane plane WLG - NSN
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Saint Arnaudshuttle bus
    5h 37m
    $156–545

  3. Ferry, shuttle

    1. Take the ferry from Wellington - Central to Pictonferry ferry Wellington - Central - Picton
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Picton to Saint Arnaudshuttle bus
    5h 50m
    $187–587

  4. Car ferry, shuttle

    1. Take the carferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry car ferry Wellington
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Picton to Saint Arnaudshuttle bus
    6h 1m
    $228–628

Wellington (WLG) to Nelson Airport (NSN) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Wellington to Nelson Lakes National Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 234 km
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Nelson Lakes National Park, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Wellington to Nelson Lakes National Park. However, you can take the car ferry to Picton then drive to Lake Rotoiti. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Wellington International Airport, walk to Wellington (WLG) airport, fly to Nelson Airport (NSN), walk to Nelson Airport Terminal, take the line 4 bus to Halifax Street Outside Countdown, walk to Nelson, take the shuttle to Saint Arnaud, then walk to Saint Arnaud.

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