There are 3 ways to get from Nelson to Split Apple Rock by bus, car, or taxi
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The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Split Apple Rock is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 1h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Nelson to Split Apple Rock is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct bus from Nelson to Split Apple Rock. However, there are services departing from Rutherford Hotel Nelson and arriving at Abel Tasman Centre via Adventure Inn Marahau Backpackers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Nelson and Split Apple Rock is 72 km. The road distance is 65.4 km.
The best way to get from Nelson to Split Apple Rock without a car is to bus which takes 2h 29m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Nelson to Split Apple Rock, including transfers.
Nelson to Split Apple Rock bus services, operated by The Better Bus, depart from Rutherford Hotel Nelson station.
Nelson to Split Apple Rock bus services, operated by The Better Bus, arrive at Adventure Inn Marahau Backpackers station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nelson to Split Apple Rock is 65 km. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Nelson to Split Apple Rock.
There are 248+ hotels available in Split Apple Rock.
What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Split Apple Rock, New Zealand?
The Better Bus operates a bus from Rutherford Hotel Nelson to Adventure Inn Marahau Backpackers once daily. Tickets cost $22–45 and the journey takes 1h 13m.
- Phone
- +64 27 577 6975
- bookings@betterbus.co.nz
- Website
- betterbus.co.nz
Bus from Rutherford Hotel Nelson to Adventure Inn Marahau Backpackers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Schedules at
- betterbus.co.nz
- Book at
- betterbus.co.nz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- $180–230
Nelson City Taxis
- Phone
- +64 3 548 8225
- Website
- nelsontaxis.co.nz
Sun City Taxis
- Phone
- +64 3 548 2666
- Website
- suncitytaxis.co.nz
Terry's Tours & Transfers
- Phone
- +64 226 311 646
- Website
- terrystoursandtransfers.com
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