Heaphy Track for Bikers from Nelson
Riders launching their adventure from Nelson can fly or shuttle both ways or shuttle one way and fly the other, all with Golden Bay Air. Save time, money or both!
We also offer three Nelson-based Heaphy Track transport packages for a range of budgets.
Note minimum two fares may apply. Solo riders can join existing shuttles or pay the two-fare minimum with a partial refund available if others book. You can search online for single fares, but to book flights and shuttles with bike freight, please contact us.
Those riding from Kohaihai to Brown Hut can take advantage of our flight fare specials.
We recommend you check out the availability of your Heaphy transport before you book your huts or campsites with the Department of Conservation and check our Heaphy Track Frequently Asked Questions prior to booking.
See also our Heaphy Track Transport for Walkers from Nelson.
Bike Biking from Brown Hut to Kohaihai
Choose one of our Heaphy Track transport packages that combine our scheduled flights and scheduled shuttles and include bike transport:
- Heaphy bike ex Nelson Bus-Fly: MTB season package that combines shuttle Nelson to Brown Hut, flight Karamea to Nelson
- Heaphy bike ex Nelson Bus-Return: MTB season package that combines shuttle Nelson to Brown Hut, shuttle Karamea to Nelson
- Heaphy bike ex Nelson Fly-Return: MTB season package that combines flight from Nelson to Takaka, shuttle Takaka to Brown Hut, flight Karamea to Nelson
Note a scheduled shuttle can be booked between Kohaihai and Karamea. The rate is $35pp including bike transport.
The Bus-Fly Package comprises the following legs that can also be booked separately. Fares are inclusive of bike transport:
| Sector | Depart | Arrive | Nov | May-Oct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shuttle bus Nelson ➝Brown Hut | 7:30am | 11:10am | $105 | $190 |
| Flight Karamea➝NelsonFlight | 1:30pm | 2:50pm | $449 | $449 |
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The Bus-Return Package comprises the following legs that can also be booked separately:
| Sector | Depart | Arrive | Nov | May-Oct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shuttle bus Nelson ➝Brown Hut | 7:30am | 11:10am | $105 | $190 |
| Shuttle bus Karamea ➝Nelson | 2:00pm | 7:00pm | $150 | $150 |
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The Fly-Return Package comprises the following legs that can also be booked separately:
| Sector | Depart | Arrive | Nov | May-Oct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight Nelson➝Takaka | 9:40am | 10:10am | $279 | $279 |
| Shuttle bus Takaka➝Brown Hut | 10:20am | 11:10am | $70 | $120 |
| Flight Karamea➝NelsonFlight | 1:30pm | 2:50pm | $449 | $449 |
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Bike Biking from Brown Hut to Kohaihai
For those riding the Heaphy Track from the West Coast to Golden Bay, Golden Bay Air provides scheduled flights and scheduled shuttles that can be booked for transport between Nelson and Kohaihai, and from Brown Hut back to Nelson.
Note a scheduled shuttle can be booked between Karamea and Kohaihai. The rate is $35pp including bike transport.
Shuttle schedule and fares inclusive of bike transport are listed below:
| Sector | Depart | Arrive | Nov | May-Oct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight Nelson ➝KarameaFlight | 7:30am | 12:30pm | $150 | $150 |
| Shuttle bus Brown Hut➝Nelson | 11:20am | 4:00pm | $105 | $190 |
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Flight and shuttle combinations can also be booked to cover the routes above. Contact us for assistance.
