There is 1 way to get from Nelson to Tonga Island by bus or ferry
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The cheapest way to get from Nelson to Tonga Island is to bus and Water taxi which costs $70 - $95 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Nelson to Tonga Island is to bus and Water taxi which takes 3h 58m and costs $70 - $95.
The distance between Nelson and Tonga Island is 100 km.
The best way to get from Nelson to Tonga Island without a car is to bus and Water taxi which takes 3h 58m and costs $70 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Nelson to Tonga Island, including transfers.
There are 185+ hotels available in Tonga Island.
What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Tonga Island, New Zealand?
There is no direct connection from Nelson to Tonga Island. However, you can take the bus to Kaiteriteri, walk to Kaiteriteri, then take the ferry to Onetahuti.
- Phone
- +64 27 577 6975
- bookings@betterbus.co.nz
- Website
- betterbus.co.nz
Bus from Millers Acre Carpark to Kaiteriteri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Schedules at
- betterbus.co.nz
- Book at
- betterbus.co.nz
Ferry from Kaiteriteri to Onetahuti
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $53
- Schedules at
- abeltasmanseashuttles.co.nz
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