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There are 7 ways to get from Perth Airport (PER) to Nelson by plane, bus, shuttle, train, or car ferry

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Fly to Nelson Airport
best
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Nelson Airport (NSN)PER - NSN
9h 42m
$500–2,000
Fly to Paraparaumu, train, car ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Paraparaumu (PPQ)PER - PPQ
2. Take the train from Paraparaumu Station to Wellington Station
3. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Picton
4. Take the bus from Picton to Nelson
18h 20m
$497–2,138
Fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)PER - BHE
2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelson
11h 30m
$568–2,140
Fly to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)PER - CHC
2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelson
14h 35m
$825–1,917
Fly to Picton, bus
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Picton (PCN)PER - PCN
2. Take the bus from Koromiko to Nelson
13h 55m
$534–2,011
Fly to Hokitika, shuttle, bus
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Hokitika (HKK)PER - HKK
2. Take a shuttle bus from Kumara Junction to Charleston
3. Take the bus from Charleston to Nelson
18h 36m
$564–1,849
Fly to Wellington Airport, fly to Takaka Airport, fly to Nelson Airport
1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Wellington (WLG)PER - WLG
2. Fly from Wellington Airport to Takaka Airport
3. Fly from Takaka Airport to Nelson Airport
12h 44m
$1,059–1,632

Perth Airport (PER) to Nelson Airport (NSN) flights

31Weekly Planes

11h 56mAverage Duration

$518Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5,124.3 km
Duration: 9h 42m

What companies run services between Perth Airport (PER), Australia and Nelson, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand and Qantas fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Nelson Airport (NSN) 4 times a day.

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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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