How to get fromNelson to French Passby plane, bus, car ferry, train or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Nelson to French Pass by plane, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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Fly Nelson Airport to Hamilton International Airport
best
1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane NSN - HLZ
4h 33m
$531–1,735
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nelson to Pictonbus
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Cambridgebus
16h 48m
$110–309
Bus, car ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Nelson to Pictonbus
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
3. Take the train from Wellington to Hamiltontrain
16h 48m
$440–634
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Nelson to Pictoncar
2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry
3. Drive from Wellington to French Passcar
11h 2m
$247–386
Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Hamilton International Airport
1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus
2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ)plane BHE - HLZ
5h 30m
$505–2,701
Fly Nelson Airport to Tauranga Airport, drive
1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Tauranga Airport (TRG)plane NSN - TRG
2. Drive from Tauranga-Airport-TRG to French Passcar
5h 34m
$138–764

Nelson Airport (NSN) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) flights

49Weekly Planes

4h 30mAverage Duration

$237Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Nelson to French Pass.

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Distance: 453.6 km
Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and French Pass, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand flies from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) every 4 hours.

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

Hamilton (Maori: Kirikiriroa) is an inland city in the North Island of New Zealand. Located on the banks of the Waikato River, it is the seat and most populous city of the Waikato region. With a territorial population of, it is the country's fourth most-populous city. Encompassing a land area of about 110 km2, Hamilton is part of the wider Hamilton Urban Area, which also encompasses the nearby towns of Ngāruawāhia, Te Awamutu and Cambridge. In 2020, Hamilton was awarded the title of most beautiful large city in New Zealand.

Things to do in Hamilton

Hamilton Gardens(Opens in a new window)

Hamilton Gardens is a public garden park in the south of Hamilton owned and managed by Hamilton City Council in New Zealand. The 54-hectare park is based on the banks of the Waikato River and includes enclosed gardens, open lawns, a lake, a nursery, a convention centre and the Hamilton East Cemetery. It is the Waikato Region's most popular visitor attraction, attracting more than 1 million people and hosting more than 2,000 events a year.

Hamilton Zoo(Opens in a new window)

Hamilton Zoo is the main zoological garden of Hamilton, New Zealand. Covering 25 ha, it is situated on Brymer Road in the Hamilton suburb of Rotokauri, on the outskirts of the metropolitan area towards the northwest. It is owned by the Hamilton City Council with the Department of Recreation and Welfare handling the day-to-day running of the site.

University of Waikato(Opens in a new window)

The University of Waikato (Maori: Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato), informally Waikato University, is a comprehensive university in Hamilton, New Zealand, with a satellite campus located in Tauranga. Established in 1964, it was the first university in New Zealand to be designed from a blank canvas.

Waikato Stadium(Opens in a new window)

FMG Stadium Waikato is a major sporting and cultural events venue in Hamilton, New Zealand, with a total capacity of 25,800. Four areas contribute to this capacity: The Brian Perry Stand holding 12,000, the WEL Networks Stand holding 8,000, the Goal Line Terrace holding 800 and the Greenzone can hold up to 5,000 people. The capacity can be extended, however, by temporarily adding 5,000 seats to the Goal Line Terrace area. The stadium, owned by the Hamilton City Council, regularly hosts two rugby union teams:

Places to stay in Hamilton

Camelot On Ulster(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

Heartland Ambassador Hotel Hamilton(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Grosvenor Motel(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

Novotel Tainui Hamilton(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

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