How to get fromOpua to Nelsonby plane, bus, train, car ferry or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Opua to Nelson by plane, bus, train, car ferry, or car

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Fly Kerikeri Airport to Nelson Airport
best
1. Fly from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Nelson Airport (NSN)KKE - NSN
4h 33m
$214–872
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Opua Hill to Auckland - Central
2. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Wellington - Central
3. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
4. Take the bus from Picton to Nelson
24h 11m
$80–668
Bus, train, car ferry, drive
1. Take the bus from Opua Hill to Albany
2. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Otorohanga
3. Take the train from Otorohanga to Wellington
4. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
5. Drive from Picton to Nelson
23h 24m
$300–857
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Opua Hill to Auckland - Central
2. Take the train from Auckland Strand to Wellington
3. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
4. Take the bus from Picton to Nelson
24h 2m
$338–882
Fly Kerikeri Airport to Woodbourne Airport, bus
1. Fly from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)KKE - BHE
2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelson
6h 46m
$229–927
Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly to Nelson Airport
1. Take the bus from Opua Hill to Whangarei
2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Nelson Airport (NSN)WRE - NSN
6h 47m
$118–750
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Opua to Wellington
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
3. Drive from Picton to Nelson
15h 6m
$350–859

Opua to Nelson by bus, foot, train, and car ferry

3Weekly Services

24h 2mAverage Duration

$338Cheapest Price

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Distance: 706.6 km
Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Opua, New Zealand and Nelson, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand flies from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Nelson Airport (NSN) every 4 hours.

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

Nelson (Maori: Whakatū) is a New Zealand city on the eastern shores of Tasman Bay at the top of the South Island. It is the oldest city in the South Island and the second-oldest settled city in New Zealand; it was established in 1841 and became a city by royal charter in 1858. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Nelson

World of Wearable Art(Opens in a new window)

The World of WearableArt & Classic Cars Museum (WOW) is a museum devoted to wearable art and classic cars located in Nelson, New Zealand. It opened in October 2001.

Founders Heritage Park(Opens in a new window)

Founders Heritage Park is a museum in Nelson, New Zealand, housing a number of groups with historical themes, including transport. A short heritage railway line is operated by the Nelson Railway Society. Several shops operate in the museum, selling bakery and other artisan foods, as well as locally-made arts & crafts.

Nelson Provincial Museum(Opens in a new window)

The Nelson Provincial Museum, Pupuri Taonga O Te Tai Ao is a regional museum in the city of Nelson, New Zealand. The museum showcases the Nelson and Tasman regions' history, from geological origins to the stories of individuals and families.

Nelson Railway Society(Opens in a new window)

The Nelson Railway Society operates a short heritage railway line in the Founders Heritage Park, Nelson, New Zealand.

Places to stay in Nelson

Palazzo Motor Lodge(Opens in a new window)

9.5Superb

Waimarie on Riverside Motel & Apartments(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

Palms Motel(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

The Hotel Nelson(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

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