How to get fromTe Awamutu to Nelsonby plane, train, car ferry, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Te Awamutu to Nelson by plane, train, car ferry, bus, or car

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Fly Hamilton International Airport to Nelson Airport
best
1. Fly from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane HLZ - NSN
4h 53m
$447–1,108
Bus to Auckland, fly to Nelson Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hamilton - Central to Manukau Citybus
2. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane AKL - NSN
6h 48m
$223–628
Train, car ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Otorohanga to Wellingtontrain
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus
16h 57m
$279–745
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Te Awamutu to Wellingtoncar
2. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry
3. Drive from Picton to Nelsoncar
10h 52m
$240–700
Fly Hamilton International Airport to Woodbourne Airport, bus
1. Fly from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane HLZ - BHE
2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus
6h 36m
$443–863

Te Awamutu to Nelson by bus, train, car ferry, and foot

3Weekly Services

16h 57mAverage Duration

$279Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Te Awamutu to Nelson.

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Distance: 444.9 km
Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Te Awamutu, New Zealand and Nelson, New Zealand?

Air New Zealand flies from Hamilton International Airport (HLZ) 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)

8.7Fabulous

Palms Motel(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

The Hotel Nelson(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

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