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There are 7 ways to get from Australia to Motueka by plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Sydney International Airport to Nelson Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Nelson Airport (NSN)planeSYD - NSN
    2. Take the bus from Rutherford Hotel Nelson to Motueka i-Sitebus
    10h 41m
    $591–1,165

  2. Fly Brisbane Airport to Woodbourne Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)planeBNE - BHE
    2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus
    3. Take the bus from Quest Apartments to Motueka i-Sitebus
    11h 56m
    $305–1,323

  3. Fly Melbourne Airport to Nelson Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Nelson Airport (NSN)planeMEL - NSN
    2. Take the bus from Rutherford Hotel Nelson to Motueka i-Sitebus
    10h 37m
    $641–1,261

  4. Fly Brisbane Airport to Nelson Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Nelson Airport (NSN)planeBNE - NSN
    2. Take the bus from Rutherford Hotel Nelson to Motueka i-Sitebus
    10h 34m
    $590–1,368

  5. Fly Sydney International Airport to Woodbourne Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)planeSYD - BHE
    2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus
    3. Take the bus from Quest Apartments to Motueka i-Sitebus
    12h 4m
    $746–1,220

  6. Fly Sydney International Airport to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)planeSYD - CHC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle
    3. Take the bus from Rutherford Hotel Nelson to Motueka i-Sitebus
    13h 57m
    $616–1,920

  7. Fly Melbourne Airport to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)planeMEL - CHC
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle
    3. Take the bus from Rutherford Hotel Nelson to Motueka i-Sitebus
    14h 18m
    $526–1,816

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Nelson Airport (NSN) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration7h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$213Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Australia and Motueka, New Zealand?

There is no direct connection from Australia to Motueka. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Nelson Airport (NSN), walk to Nelson Airport Terminal, take the line 4 bus to Vanguard Street Outside Kitchen Things, walk to Rutherford Hotel Nelson, then take the bus to Motueka i-Site. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Nelson Airport (NSN), walk to Nelson Airport Terminal, take the line 4 bus to Vanguard Street Outside Kitchen Things, walk to Rutherford Hotel Nelson, then take the bus to Motueka i-Site.

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