How to get fromWaimate to Nelsonby taxi, plane, bus, car, shuttle or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Waimate to Nelson by taxi, plane, bus, car, shuttle, or train

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Taxi, fly to Nelson Airport
best
1. Take the taxi from Waimate to Timaru (TIU)
2. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Nelson Airport (NSN)TIU - NSN
5h 46m
$343–976
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Waimate Turn Off to Christchurch
2. Take the bus from Christchurch to Blenheim
3. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelson
12h 32m
$53–235
Drive 616.1 km
1. Drive from Waimate to Nelson616.1 km
7h 33m
$185–266
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Waimate Turn Off to ChristchurchChristchurch - Dunedin
2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelson
9h 42m
$243–1,105
Taxi, fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus
1. Take the taxi from Waimate to Timaru (TIU)
2. Fly from Timaru (TIU) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)TIU - BHE
3. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelson
7h 39m
$348–1,031
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Waimate Turn Off to Christchurch
2. Take the train from Rangiora to Blenheim
3. Take the bus from Blenheim to Nelson
13h 43m
$260–713

Timaru (TIU) to Nelson Airport (NSN) flights

12Weekly Planes

5h 43mAverage Duration

$110Cheapest Price

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Distance: 432.8 km
Duration: 5h 46m

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

You can take a vehicle from Waimate to Nelson via Waimate Turn Off, Christchurch, and Blenheim in around 12h 32m.

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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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