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How to get fromLake Hawea to Nelsonby bus, plane, taxi, train or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lake Hawea to Nelson by bus, plane, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to Nelson Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Wanaka lakefront to Queenstown Airportbus
    2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Nelson Airport (NSN)planeZQN - NSN
    6h 22m
    $399–1,068

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lake Hawea Dam to Franz Josefbus
    2. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Greymouthbus
    3. Take the bus from Greymouth to Nelsonbus
    17h 28m
    $197–351

  3. Taxi, bus, train

    1. Take the taxi from Lake Hawea to Tarrastaxi
    2. Take the bus from Tarras to Rollestonbus
    3. Take the train from Christchurch to Blenheimtrain
    4. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelsonbus
    16h 48m
    $471–966

  4. Drive 723.8 km

    1. Drive from Lake Hawea to Nelsoncar723.8 km
    8h 25m
    $216–312

  5. Bus, fly to Woodbourne Airport

    1. Take the bus from Wanaka lakefront to Queenstown Airportbus
    2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)planeZQN - BHE
    3. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus
    8h 15m
    $494–1,173

Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Nelson Airport (NSN) flights

Calendar68Weekly Planes
Duration4h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$152Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Lake Hawea, New Zealand and Nelson, New Zealand?

You can take a vehicle from Lake Hawea to Nelson via Lake Hawea Dam, Franz Josef, and Greymouth in around 17h 28m.

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