How to get fromMatamata to Nelsonby taxi, plane, bus, train, car ferry or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Matamata to Nelson by taxi, plane, bus, train, car ferry, or car

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Taxi to Tauranga Airport, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Matamata to Tauranga-Airport-TRG
2. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Nelson Airport (NSN)TRG - NSN
4h 28m
$282–866
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Opp 39 Hetana St, Matamata to Transport Centre22
2. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Wellington - Central
3. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
4. Take the bus from Picton to Nelson
19h 6m
$89–607
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from 5 Rawhiti Ave, Matamata to Opp 129 Knighton Rd, Hamilton22
2. Take the train from Hamilton to Wellington
3. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
4. Take the bus from Picton to Nelson
18h 12m
$322–810
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Matamata to Wellington
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
3. Drive from Picton to Nelson
11h 10m
$242–702
Fly from Hamilton International Airport
1. Fly from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Nelson Airport (NSN)HLZ - NSN
6h 13m
$394–2,295
Bus to Auckland, fly
1. Take the bus from Matamata to Manukau City
2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Nelson Airport (NSN)AKL - NSN
6h 36m
$206–652
Bus to Rotorua, fly
1. Take the bus from Matamata to Rotorua
2. Fly from Rotorua (ROT) to Nelson Airport (NSN)ROT - NSN
6h 57m
$107–742

Matamata to Nelson by bus, car ferry, and foot

7Weekly Services

19h 6mAverage Duration

$89Cheapest Price

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Distance: 537.2 km
Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Matamata, New Zealand and Nelson, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand flies from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Nelson Airport (NSN) every 3 hours.

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Nelson(opens in a new window), New Zealand(opens in a new window)

Nelson (Maori: Whakatū) is a New Zealand city on the eastern shores of Tasman Bay at the top of the South Island. It is the oldest city in the South Island and the second-oldest settled city in New Zealand; it was established in 1841 and became a city by royal charter in 1858. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Nelson

World of Wearable Art(Opens in a new window)

The World of WearableArt & Classic Cars Museum (WOW) is a museum devoted to wearable art and classic cars located in Nelson, New Zealand. It opened in October 2001.

Founders Heritage Park(Opens in a new window)

Founders Heritage Park is a museum in Nelson, New Zealand, housing a number of groups with historical themes, including transport. A short heritage railway line is operated by the Nelson Railway Society. Several shops operate in the museum, selling bakery and other artisan foods, as well as locally-made arts & crafts.

Nelson Provincial Museum(Opens in a new window)

The Nelson Provincial Museum, Pupuri Taonga O Te Tai Ao is a regional museum in the city of Nelson, New Zealand. The museum showcases the Nelson and Tasman regions' history, from geological origins to the stories of individuals and families.

Nelson Railway Society(Opens in a new window)

The Nelson Railway Society operates a short heritage railway line in the Founders Heritage Park, Nelson, New Zealand.

Places to stay in Nelson

Palazzo Motor Lodge(Opens in a new window)

9.5Superb

Waimarie on Riverside Motel & Apartments(Opens in a new window)

8.5Very Good

Palms Motel(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

The Hotel Nelson(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

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