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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 bus Morning Departure
    2. Take the taxi from Adventure Inn Marahau Backpackers to Awaroa Inlettaxi taxi
    2h 18m
    $262–332

  2. Drive  129.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nelson to Awaroa Inletcar car 129.4 km
    1h 43m
    $40–57

  3. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Wainui Bayshuttle bus
    4h 59m
    $125–135

  4. Bus, taxi via Millers Acre Carpark

    1. Take the bus from Millers Acre Carpark to Adventure Inn Marahau Backpackersbus bus Morning Departure
    2. Take the taxi from Adventure Inn Marahau Backpackers to Awaroa Inlettaxi taxi
    2h 29m
    $262–332

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Map of how to get from Nelson to Awaroa Inlet.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 150 km
  • Duration: 2h 18m

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 50m.

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