Abel Tasman for Walkers from Wellington
Discover the swift and scenic route to the Abel Tasman National Park from Wellington! Hop on a Golden Bay Air flight to Takaka, then catch a convenient shuttle to Wainui Bay (or vice versa). Along the way, treat yourself to breathtaking views of the Abel Tasman's lush forests, golden beaches, and crystal-clear waters. Explore our suggested itineraries using Golden Bay Air scheduled flights and scheduled shuttles.
Note minimum 2 fares may apply on shuttles. Solo walkers can join existing shuttles or pay the minimum with a partial refund available if others book.
We recommend you check out the availability of your Abel Tasman transport before you book your huts or campsites with the Department of Conservation.
WalkWalking from Wainui to Marahau
Embark on your adventure along the Abel Tasman Coast Track with the help of Golden Bay Air’s morning scheduled flight from Wellington to Takaka. On arrival in Takaka, take our connecting scheduled shuttle to Wainui where your coastal journey begins. On completion at Marahau, we recommend you catch our Marahau to Nelson shuttle and catch a flight with another airline back to Wellington. This will provide you with the most direct travel without any need to retrace your steps. See suggested legs below:
| Sector | Depart | Arrive | Nov-Apr | May-Oct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight Wellington➝Takaka | 9:00am | 10:10am | $239 | $239 |
| Shuttle bus Takaka➝Wainui | 10:50am | 11:20am | $45 | $90 |
| Shuttle bus Marahau➝Nelson | 9:10am | 10:30am | $45 | $90 |
| 2:30pm | 4:00pm |
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WalkWalking from Marahau to Wainui
The Abel Tasman Coast Track can be walked from Marahau to Wainui with the help of Golden Bay Air’s scheduled flights and scheduled shuttles. We suggest you catch a flight with another operator from Wellington to Nelson to connect with our scheduled shuttle from Nelson to Marahau. On completion at Wainui, catch our shuttle to Takaka to connect with our scheduled flight back to Wellington with great views of the Abel Tasman en-route. See suggested legs below:
| Sector | Depart | Arrive | Nov-Apr | May-Oct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shuttle bus Nelson➝Marahau | 7:30am | 8:50am | $45 | $90 |
| 1:00pm | 2:20pm | |||
| Shuttle bus Wainui➝Takaka | 11:30am | 12:00pm | $45 | $90 |
| Flight Takaka➝Wellington | 4:30pm | 5:30pm | $239 | $239 |
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