Is there a bus from Nelson to Motueka?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nelson Intercity and arriving at Motueka. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 45 min. Nelson to Motueka bus services, operated by Golden Bay Coachlines, depart from Nelson Intercity station.
How do I get from Nelson to Motueka?
The quickest way to get from Motueka to Nelson is to taxi which costs $130 – $160 and takes 39 min. Is there a direct bus between Motueka and Nelson? Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Motueka and arriving at Nelson Intercity. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday and Friday.
What is there to see between Nelson and Havelock?
Cullen Point. This is a compulsory stop, to gaze down from the road bridge to the beautiful clear blue waters of the river below.
How long does it take from Nelson to Farewell Spit?
approximately 2h 41m
How long does it take to get from Nelson to Farewell Spit? It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Nelson to Farewell Spit, including transfers.
Can you drive to Farewell Spit?
At Farewell Spit The beaches, marked tracks and roads are still safe for travel. Foot access only – no vehicles or bikes are permitted past the car park.
Can you drive into Abel Tasman National Park?
The main road access point to the Abel Tasman is via Marahau, at the southern end of the Coastal Track. There is also road access from the northern end of the Park via Golden Bay, to Wainui, Totaranui and Awaroa.
Is the road from Nelson to Blenheim open?
State Highway 6, between Blenheim and Nelson, has been reopened – but expect delays. The latest information from the Waka Kotahi journey planner website says the road between Renwick and Rai Valley is open, but to expect delays of up to 30 minutes.
How do you get from Golden Bay to Nelson?
By Rental Car or Private Transfer The 64-mile (103-kilometer) journey from Nelson to the small town of Takaka in Golden Bay takes about 1 hour 45 minutes, while the 80-mile (130-kilometer) journey from Nelson to Collingwood, further west in Golden Bay, takes just over two hours.
Can you walk to the end of Farewell Spit?
Two DOC-approved operators run nature tours to Farewell Spit Lighthouse. You can freely enjoy Puponga Farm Park and can walk a short distance along the base of Farewell Spit. There is no public access elsewhere on the Spit except by DOC permit or with a licensed tour operator.
What do you do in Farewell Spit?
- Sand dunes & panoramic views. A highlight of the trip along the spit beach is the opportunity to stop and climb one of the low sand dunes that run down the spine of the spit.
- Lighthouse.
- Gannet colony.
- Wader Watch Area.
- Fossil Point.
- Cape Farewell.