Abel Tasman Transport from Nelson and Takaka
Golden Bay Air provides scheduled shuttles from Nelson and Takaka that enable the Abel Tasman Coast Track to be walked from Marahau to Wainui Bay or reverse. We also provide shuttle transport to Kaiteriteri for cruises, sea shuttles and kayak expeditions. Book single or return legs online or select on of our great-value Abel Tasman transport packages for walkers from Nelson.
Our Abel Tasman shuttles provide pickups and dropoffs to and from your Nelson or Takaka accommodation, downtown and airport locations. Select pickup and dropoff as you book, or contact us if your accommodation provider is not shown.
We recommend you check out the availability of your Abel Tasman transport before you book your huts or campsites with the Department of Conservation.
Abel Tasman Shuttles (Nov-Apr)
| Outbound | Depart | Arrive | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Shuttle bus Marahau/Kaiteriteri | 7:10am | 8:40am | $45pp |
| Nelson Shuttle bus Takaka | 7:10am | 10:00am | $65pp |
| Nelson Shuttle bus Wainui | 7:10am | 12:00pm | $85pp |
| Marahau/Kaiteriteri Shuttle bus Takaka | 8:50am | 10:00am | $55pp |
| Marahau/Kaiteriteri Shuttle bus Wainui | 8:50am | 12:00pm | $75pp |
| Takaka Shuttle bus Wainui | 11:30am | 12:00pm | $40pp |
| Return | |||
| Wainui Shuttle bus Takaka | 12:10pm | 12:40pm | $40pp |
| Wainui Shuttle bus Marahau/Kaiteriteri | 12:10pm | 2:10pm | $75pp |
| Wainui Shuttle bus Nelson | 12:10pm | 3:50pm | $85pp |
| Takaka Shuttle bus Marahau/Kaiteriteri | 1:00pm | 2:10pm | $50pp |
| Takaka Shuttle bus Nelson | 1:00pm | 3:50pm | $65pp |
| Marahau/Kaiteriteri Shuttle bus Nelson | 2:20pm | 3:50pm | $45pp |
- See optional pickup/dropoff locations for shuttles to and from Nelson, Marahau, Kaiteriteri and Takaka
Abel Tasman Transport Packages (Nov-Apr)
Our Abel Tasman transport packages from Nelson are cost-effective combinations of our scheduled shuttles for different itineraries in the Abel Tasman.
Walk Walking from Marahau to Wainui
This great value high-season package combines a shuttle from Nelson to Marahau—then after walking the Abel Tasman—a shuttle from Wainui back to Nelson
| Sector | Depart | Arrive |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson Shuttle bus Marahau | 7:10am | 8:40am |
| Wainui Shuttle bus Nelson | 12:10pm | 3:50pm |
- See optional pickup and dropoff locations for shuttles from Nelson
| Availability | Min Fares | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Nov-Apr | $119pp |
Walk Walking from Wainui to Marahau
This reverse direction package combines a shuttle from Nelson to Wainui—after walking the Abel Tasman—a shuttle from Marahau back to Nelson
| Sector | Depart | Arrive |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson Shuttle bus Wainui | 7:10am | 12:00pm |
| Marahau Shuttle bus Nelson | 2:20pm | 3:50pm |
- See optional pickup and dropoff locations for shuttles from Nelson
| Availability | Min Fares | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Nov-Apr | $119pp |
Abel Tasman Shuttles (May-Oct)
Abel Tasman shuttles are scheduled and available for online booking during May and October subject to minimum fare numbers, see below. From June to September services operate on demand with the same minimum numbers, contact us to book.
- Min 6 fares for shuttles to operate. Single fares may be available on services with existing bookings.
- See optional pickup/dropoff locations for shuttles to and from Nelson, Marahau, Kaiteriteri and Takaka
