Heaphy Track for Walkers from Nelson
Walkers launching their Heaphy adventure from Nelson can take advantage of Golden Bay Air’s daily Nelson-based Heaphy Track transport. From Nelson you can shuttle from Nelson to Brown Hut, then after walking the track fly back to Nelson!
Our Nelson-based Heaphy Track transport package incudes pickup from your accommodation in Nelson or Nelson Airport, shuttle to Brown Hut, shuttle from Kohaihai to Karamea Aerodrome and scenic flight back to Nelson.
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
Our Heaphy Track transport package combines 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
Our flights and shuttles can also be booked separately:
| Sector | Depart | Arrive | Nov-Apr | May-Oct |
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| 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 |
| Shuttle bus Karamea➝Nelson | 2:00pm | 7:00pm | $130 | $130 |
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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 |
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| 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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Flight and shuttle combinations can also be booked to cover the routes above. Contact us for assistance.
