How to get fromMount Cook Village to Motuekaby car, plane, bus, shuttle or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Mount Cook Village to Motueka by car, plane, bus, shuttle, or train

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Drive to Timaru, fly to Nelson Airport, bus
best
1. Drive from Mount Cook Village to Timaru (TIU)
2. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Nelson Airport (NSN)TIU - NSN
3. Take the bus from Rutherford Hotel Nelson to Motueka i-Site
8h 31m
$180–776
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Haka House Mt Cook to Christchurch
2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Blenheim
3. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelson
4. Take the bus from Quest Apartments to Motueka i-Site
15h 46m
$152–337
Drive 737.7 km
1. Drive from Mount Cook Village to Motueka737.7 km
8h 37m
$220–318
Tour, shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Mount Cook Village to Christchurch
2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelson
3. Take the bus from Halifax Street Outside Impact Church to Motueka Library Wallace Street5
15h 18m
Drive to Timaru, fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus
1. Drive from Mount Cook Village to Timaru (TIU)
2. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)TIU - BHE
3. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelson
4. Take the bus from Quest Apartments to Motueka i-Site
11h 8m
$195–881
Tour, Tour to Christchurch International Airport, fly to Nelson Airport, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Mount Cook Village to Lake Tekapo
2. Take a shuttle bus from Lake Tekapo to Christchurch
3. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Nelson Airport (NSN)CHC - NSN
4. Take the bus from Rutherford Hotel Nelson to Motueka i-Site
10h 35m
$520–910
Bus, train via Tekapo
1. Take the bus from Haka House Mt Cook to Tekapo
2. Take the bus from Tekapo to Rolleston
3. Take the train from Christchurch to Blenheim
4. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelson
5. Take the bus from Quest Apartments to Motueka i-Site
17h 11m
$550–1,014
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Haka House Mt Cook to Christchurch
2. Take the train from Rangiora to Blenheim
3. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelson
4. Take the bus from The Nelson Bus Hub to Motueka Library Wallace Street5
17h 18m
$359–815

Mount Cook Village to Motueka by bus and foot

7Weekly Services

15h 46mAverage Duration

$152Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Mount Cook Village to Motueka.

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Distance: 627.7 km
Duration: 8h 31m

What companies run services between Mount Cook Village, New Zealand and Motueka, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Haka House Mt Cook to Motueka i-Site via Christchurch, Blenheim, Nelson, and Quest Apartments in around 15h 46m.

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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)

9.7Exceptional

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