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There are 7 ways to get from Wānaka to Motueka by bus, plane, train, car, or shuttle

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Bus, fly to Nelson Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Wanaka lakefront to Queenstown Airport
2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Nelson Airport (NSN)ZQN - NSN
3. Take the bus from 73 Rutherford Street outside YHA to High Street at Avalon Manor Motel
8h 37m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wanaka to Franz Josef
2. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Greymouth
3. Take the bus from Greymouth to Richmond
4. Take the bus from Richmond Holiday Park to Motueka i-Site
25h 10m
$203–342
Bus, train, drive
1. Take the bus from Wanaka to Cromwell
2. Take the bus from Cromwell to Rolleston
3. Take the train from Christchurch to Picton
4. Drive from Picton to Motueka
18h 44m
$574–987
Drive 748 km
1. Drive from Wānaka to Motueka748 km
8h 39m
$229–330
Bus, fly to Woodbourne Airport
1. Take the bus from Wanaka lakefront to Queenstown Airport
2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)ZQN - BHE
3. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelson
4. Take the bus from Millers Acre to High Street at Avalon Manor Motel
10h 52m
Bus via Millers Acre
1. Take the bus from Wanaka to Franz Josef
2. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Greymouth
3. Take the bus from Greymouth to Nelson
4. Take the bus from Millers Acre to Motueka Library Wallace Street5
19h 53m
Tour, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Wānaka to Franz Josef / Waiau
2. Take the bus from Franz Josef to Greymouth
3. Take the bus from Greymouth to Richmond
4. Take the bus from Richmond Holiday Park to Motueka i-Site
27h 5m
$345–485

Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Nelson Airport (NSN) flights

67Weekly Planes

4h 12mAverage Duration

$178Cheapest Price

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Distance: 672.7 km
Duration: 8h 37m

What companies run services between Wānaka, New Zealand and Motueka, New Zealand?

You can take a bus from Wanaka to Motueka Library Wallace Street via Franz Josef, Greymouth, Nelson, and Millers Acre in around 19h 53m.

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Motueka, New Zealand

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Things to do in Motueka

Abel Tasman Coast Track(Opens in a new window)

The Abel Tasman Coast Track is a 60 km long walking track within the Abel Tasman National Park in New Zealand. It extends from Marahau in the south to Wainui in the north, with many side tracks. It is one of two main tracks through the park, the other being the Abel Tasman Inland Track, which stretches for 38 km between Tinline Bay and Torrent Bay off the main coastal track. The coastal track is well sheltered, and with mild weather in all seasons, it is accessible and open throughout the year.

Riuwaka River(Opens in a new window)

The Riuwaka River, formerly known as the Riwaka River, is located in the Nelson region in the northwest of New Zealand's South Island. It flows for 20 kilometres, entering Tasman Bay close to the town of Riwaka, 10 kilometres north of Motueka.

Fisherman Island(Opens in a new window)

Fisherman Island is a small island off the coast of New Zealand. It is contained within Abel Tasman National Park.

Adele Island(Opens in a new window)

Motuareronui / Adele Island is a small island off the coast of New Zealand. It is contained within Abel Tasman National Park. In August 2014, the island's name was officially altered to Motuareronui / Adele Island.

Places to stay in Motueka

Avalon Manor Motel(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Motueka Garden Motel(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Nautilus Lodge Motel(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Haven on Glenaven B&B(Opens in a new window)

9.7Exceptional

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