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How to get fromNelson to Awaroa Inletby bus, taxi, car or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Nelson to Awaroa Inlet by bus, taxi, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Rutherford Hotel Nelson to Adventure Inn Marahau Backpackersbus
    2. Take the taxi from Adventure Inn Marahau Backpackers to Awaroa Inlettaxi
    2h 16m
    $260–330

  2. Drive 129.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nelson to Awaroa Inletcar129.5 km
    1h 42m
    $39–56

  3. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Wainui Bayshuttle
    4h 39m
    $125–135

  4. Bus, taxi via The Barn

    1. Take the bus from Millers Acre Carpark to The Barnbus
    2. Take the taxi from The Barn to Awaroa Inlettaxi
    2h 31m
    $260–330

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Awaroa Inlet, New Zealand?

Golden Bay Air operates a shuttle from Nelson to Wainui Bay once daily. Tickets cost $85 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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