There are 3 ways to get from Hanmer Springs to Mārahau by car, bus, or shuttle
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Drive, bus
best- Drive from Hanmer Springs to Murchison
- Take the bus from Murchison to Richmond
- Take the bus from Richmond Holiday Park to Abel Tasman Centre
5h 17m$79–173Drive 317.2 km
- Drive from Hanmer Springs to Mārahau317.2 km
3h 47m$98–141Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Hanmer Springs to Christchurch
- Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Saint Arnaud
- Take a shuttle bus from Saint Arnaud to Mārahau
9h 35m$330–1,500
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hanmer Springs to Mārahau is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Hanmer Springs to Mārahau is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs $95 - $150.
The distance between Hanmer Springs and Mārahau is 338 km. The road distance is 317.2 km.
The best way to get from Hanmer Springs to Mārahau without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 9h 35m and costs $330 - $1,500.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Hanmer Springs to Mārahau, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Hanmer Springs to Mārahau is 317 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Hanmer Springs to Mārahau.
There are 265+ hotels available in Mārahau.
What companies run services between Hanmer Springs, New Zealand and Mārahau, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Hanmer Springs to Mārahau. However, you can drive to Murchison, take the bus to Richmond, then take the bus to Abel Tasman Centre. Alternatively, you can drive from Hanmer Springs to Mārahau in around 3h 47m.
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- Phone
- +64 9 583 5780
- info@intercity.co.nz
- Website
- intercity.co.nz
Bus from Murchison to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–55
- Website
- https://www.intercity.co.nz/
- Phone
- 0800 128 735
- info@theheaphybus.co.nz
- Website
- theheaphybus.co.nz
Bus from Murchison to Richmond
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Schedules at
- theheaphybus.co.nz
- Phone
- +64 27 577 6975
- bookings@betterbus.co.nz
- Website
- betterbus.co.nz
Bus from Richmond Holiday Park to Abel Tasman Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Schedules at
- betterbus.co.nz
- Book at
- betterbus.co.nz
Bus from Hanmer Springs to Christchurch
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–50
- Schedules at
- hanmerconnection.co.nz
Shuttle from Christchurch to Saint Arnaud
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $200–1,000
- Schedules at
- nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz
- Minimum charge per vehicle
- $1,000
- Per person
- $200
Shuttle from Saint Arnaud to Mārahau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $90–450
- Schedules at
- nelsonlakesshuttles.co.nz
- Minimum charge per vehicle
- $450
- Per person
- $90
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