Heaphy Track for Walkers from Nelson
Walkers launching their Heaphy adventure from Nelson can take advantage of Golden Bay Air’s wide range of Nelson-based Heaphy Track transport options designed for a range of budgets. From Nelson you can take scheduled flights both ways, shuttles in and fly out, or shuttle both ways—you choose!
We offer three great value Nelson-based Heaphy Track transport packages covering the above options.
Minimum two fares may apply on services that have no existing bookings. Solo travellers can search and book on existing services, or contact us to book the two-fare minimum. If others then book on the same leg, we will refund any additional fare paid less a refund fee.
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 Mountain Bikers from Nelson.
WalkWalking from Brown Hut to Kohaihai
Choose one of our Heaphy Track transport packages that combine our scheduled flights and scheduled shuttles:
- Heaphy walk ex Nelson Bus-Fly: High season package that combines shuttle Nelson to Brown Hut, shuttle Kohaihai to Karamea, flight Karamea to Nelson
- Heaphy walk ex Nelson Bus-Return: Year-round package that combines shuttle Nelson to Brown Hut, shuttle Kohaihai to Nelson
- Heaphy walk ex Nelson Fly-Return: Low season package that combines flight from Nelson to Takaka, shuttle Takaka to Brown Hut, shuttle Kohaihai to Karamea, flight Karamea to Nelson
The Bus-Fly Package comprises the following legs that can also be booked separately:
| Sector | Depart | Arrive | Nov-Apr | May-Oct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shuttle bus Nelson ➝Brown Hut | 7:30am | 11:10am | $85 | $170 |
| Shuttle bus Kohaihai➝Karamea | 1:00pm | 1:20pm | $25 | $25 |
| Flight Karamea➝Nelson | 1:30pm | 2:50pm | $399 | $399 |
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| Heaphy walk ex Nelson | Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Year-round | Per person (min 6 fares) | $219 |
The Bus-Return Package comprises the following legs that can also be booked separately:
| Sector | Depart | Arrive | Nov-Apr | May-Oct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shuttle bus Nelson ➝Brown Hut | 7:30am | 11:10am | $85 | $170 |
| Shuttle bus Kohaihai➝Karamea | 1:00pm | 1:20pm | $25 | $25 |
| Shuttle bus Karamea➝Nelson | 2:00pm | 7:00pm | $130 | $130 |
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The Fly-Return Package comprises the following legs that can also be booked separately:
| Sector | Depart | Arrive | Nov-Apr | May-Oct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flight Nelson➝Takaka | 9:40am | 10:10am | $229 | $229 |
| Shuttle bus Takaka➝Brown Hut | 10:20am | 11:10am | $50 | $100 |
| Shuttle bus Kohaihai➝Karamea | 1:00pm | 1:20pm | $25 | $25 |
| Flight Karamea➝Nelson | 1:30pm | 2:50pm | $399 | $399 |
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WalkWalking from Kohaihai to Brown Hut
For those walking 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.
Shuttle schedule and fares are listed below:
| Sector | Depart | Arrive | Nov-Apr | May-Oct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shuttle bus Nelson ➝Karamea | 7:30am | 12:30pm | $130 | $130 |
| Shuttle bus Karamea➝Kohaihai | 1:10pm | 1:30pm | $25 | $25 |
| Shuttle bus Brown Hut➝Nelson | 11:20am | 4:00pm | $85 | $170 |
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| $99 Specials! Available on selected Nelson➝Karamea shuttles. Check availability |
Flight and shuttle combinations can also be booked to cover the routes above. Contact us for assistance.
