How to get fromMakarora to Mārahauby car, bus, train or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Makarora to Mārahau by car, bus, train, or plane

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Drive, bus, train
best
1. Drive from Makarora to Lake Ohau Turn-off
2. Take the bus from Lake Ohau Turn-off to Tekapo
3. Take the bus from Tekapo to Rolleston
4. Take the train from Christchurch to Picton
5. Drive from Picton to Mārahau
17h 35m
$603–1,052
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Makarora to Franz Josef
2. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Greymouth
3. Take the bus from Greymouth to Richmond
4. Take the bus from Richmond Holiday Park to Abel Tasman Centre
17h 44m
$183–335
Drive 697.3 km
1. Drive from Makarora to Mārahau697.3 km
8h 7m
$209–301
Bus, fly to Nelson Airport
1. Take the bus from Makarora to Frankton Bus Interchange
2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Nelson Airport (NSN)ZQN - NSN
3. Take the bus from YHA Nelson to Abel Tasman Centre
10h 44m
$412–1,098
Bus, fly to Woodbourne Airport
1. Take the bus from Makarora to Frankton Bus Interchange
2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)ZQN - BHE
3. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelson
4. Take the bus from Millers Acre Carpark to Abel Tasman Centre
13h 26m
$507–1,153

Makarora to Mārahau by bus

5Weekly Buses

17h 44mAverage Duration

$183Cheapest Price

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Distance: 991.6 km
Duration: 17h 35m

What companies run services between Makarora, New Zealand and Mārahau, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Makarora to Abel Tasman Centre via Franz Josef, Greymouth, and Richmond Holiday Park in around 17h 44m.

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Motueka, New Zealand

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Things to do in Motueka

Abel Tasman Coast Track(Opens in a new window)

The Abel Tasman Coast Track is a 60 km long walking track within the Abel Tasman National Park in New Zealand. It extends from Marahau in the south to Wainui in the north, with many side tracks. It is one of two main tracks through the park, the other being the Abel Tasman Inland Track, which stretches for 38 km between Tinline Bay and Torrent Bay off the main coastal track. The coastal track is well sheltered, and with mild weather in all seasons, it is accessible and open throughout the year.

Riuwaka River(Opens in a new window)

The Riuwaka River, formerly known as the Riwaka River, is located in the Nelson region in the northwest of New Zealand's South Island. It flows for 20 kilometres, entering Tasman Bay close to the town of Riwaka, 10 kilometres north of Motueka.

Fisherman Island(Opens in a new window)

Fisherman Island is a small island off the coast of New Zealand. It is contained within Abel Tasman National Park.

Adele Island(Opens in a new window)

Motuareronui / Adele Island is a small island off the coast of New Zealand. It is contained within Abel Tasman National Park. In August 2014, the island's name was officially altered to Motuareronui / Adele Island.

Places to stay in Motueka

Avalon Manor Motel(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Motueka Garden Motel(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Nautilus Lodge Motel(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Haven on Glenaven B&B(Opens in a new window)

9.6Exceptional

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