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How to get fromNelson to Wainuiby plane, bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Nelson to Wainui by plane, bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly from Nelson Airport

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    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Gisborne Airport (GIS)plane plane NSN - GIS
    4h 24m
    $133–694

  2. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Pictonbus bus
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Napierbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Napier to Gisbornebus bus
    18h 58m
    $189–311

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Nelson to Pictoncar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Picton to Wellingtoncarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Wellington to Wainuicar car
    11h 25m
    $309–403

  4. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus bus
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Gisborne Airport (GIS)plane plane BHE - GIS
    5h 21m
    $146–795

Nelson Airport (NSN) to Gisborne Airport (GIS) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration4h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nelson to Wainui.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 519.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Wainui, Gisborne, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand flies from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Gisborne Airport (GIS) every 4 hours.

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