How to get fromWellington to Mapuaby plane, car ferry, car, ferry or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Wellington to Mapua by plane, car ferry, car, ferry, or bus

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane WLG - NSN
2h 30m
$160–445
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Wellington - Central to Pictonferry Wellington - Central - Picton
2. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus Picton - Nelson
8h 33m
$43–107
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry Wellington
2. Drive from Picton to Mapuacar
5h 43m
$108–491
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Wellington to Pictoncarferry Wellington
2. Take the bus from Picton to Nelsonbus Picton - Nelson
8h 39m
$73–486

Wellington to Mapua by ferry and bus

7Weekly Services

8h 33mAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 166.4 km
Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Mapua, New Zealand?

Sounds Air and Air New Zealand fly from Wellington (WLG) to Nelson Airport (NSN) hourly.

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Mapua, New Zealand

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Things to do in Mapua

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.

Saxton Oval(Opens in a new window)

Saxton Oval also known as Saxton Field is a cricket ground in Saxton, Stoke, Nelson Region, New Zealand. Saxton Oval was announced as one of the venues for the 2015 Cricket World Cup. It was host to three matches during the tournament.

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.

Places to stay in Mapua

Mapua Wharfside Apartments(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

The Lookout(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

Ferntree Cottage(Opens in a new window)

9.4Superb

Terra Nostra(Opens in a new window)

9.7Exceptional

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