Abel Tasman and Heaphy Bus Transfers
Golden Bay Air doesn’t just fly! We offer great value and convenient scheduled shuttle bus services between Nelson, Motueka, Marahau/Kaiteriteri and Wainui (Abel Tasman), Takaka and Brown Hut and Kohaihai (Heaphy Track).
Why choose Golden Bay Air shuttle buses?
- Enjoy complimentary pickups and dropoffs from downtown, accommodation and airport locations, easily selected when booking online
- Our friendly drivers are passionate and about the Nelson/Tasman region, as you will discover during your onboard commentary
- Our shuttle buses seamlessly integrate with our scheduled flights, enabling a variety of options for the Heaphy Track walkers and bikers and the Abel Tasman coastal track walkers and fly/cruise packages
Golden Bay Air also provides on-demand shuttles to Nelson Lakes and Kahurangi National Parks and to Lyell and Seddonville for the Old Ghost Road.
We recommend you check out the availability of your Abel Tasman transport before you book your huts or campsites with the Department of Conservation.
Shuttle bus from Nelson
Golden Bay Air operates daily scheduled shuttle buses from Nelson to Marahau and Kaiteriteri and to Wainui for the Abel Tasman Coast Track, and from Nelson to Brown Hut and Kohaihai for the Heaphy Track, plus on-demand shuttles to the Wangapeka Track, Nelson Lakes and Old Ghost Road
| Sector | Depart | Arrive | Nov-Apr | May-Oct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson Shuttle bus Marahau/Kaiteriteri | 7:20am | 8:40am | $45pp | $90pp |
| Nelson Shuttle bus Takaka | 7:20am | 10:00am | $65pp | $130pp |
| Nelson Shuttle bus Wainui | 7:20am | 11:50am | $85pp | $170pp |
| Nelson Shuttle bus Brown Hut | 7:20am | 11:10am | $85pp | $170pp |
- See optional pickup/dropoff locations
- May-Oct Min 2 fares (Wainui year-round). If additional fares are required to book a service, you may contact us to book and pay the service minimum. If others book the same leg, we will refund any additional fare paid less a refund fee
| Shuttle Rate (flat rate up to 6 pax) | Rate |
|---|---|
| Nelson⇄Rolling River Junction-Wangapeka | $265 |
| Nelson⇄St Arnaud | $400 |
| Nelson⇄Lyall-Old Ghost Road | $550 |
| Nelson⇄Westport | $700 |
| Nelson⇄Karamea | $1000 |
Shuttle bus from Marahau/Kaiteriteri
Golden Bay Air operates daily scheduled shuttle buses from Marahau and Kaiteriteri to Nelson, Takaka and Wainui for the Abel Tasman Coast Track
| Sector | Depart | Arrive | Nov-Apr | May-Oct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marahau/Kaiteriteri Shuttle bus Nelson | 2:50pm | 4:20pm | $45pp | $90pp |
| Marahau/Kaiteriteri Shuttle bus Takaka | 8:50am | 10:00am | $50pp | $100pp |
| Marahau/Kaiteriteri Shuttle bus Wainui | 8:50am | 11:50am | $75pp | $150pp |
- See optional pickup/dropoff locations
- May-Oct Min 2 fares (Wainui year-round). If additional fares are required to book a service, you may contact us to book and pay the service minimum. If others book the same leg, we will refund any additional fare paid less a refund fee
Shuttle bus from Wainui
Golden Bay Air operates daily scheduled shuttle buses from the Abel Tasman Coast Track at Wainui to Takaka, Marahau and Kaiteriteri and Nelson
| Sector | Depart | Arrive | Nov-Apr | May-Oct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wainui Shuttle bus Takaka | 12:00pm | 12:30pm | $40pp | $80pp |
| Wainui Shuttle bus Marahau/Kaiteriteri | 12:00pm | 2:40pm | $75pp | $150pp |
| Wainui Shuttle bus Nelson | 12:00pm | 4:20pm | $85pp | $170pp |
- See optional pickup/dropoff locations
- May-Oct Min 2 fares (Wainui year-round). If additional fares are required to book a service, you may contact us to book and pay the service minimum. If others book the same leg, we will refund any additional fare paid less a refund fee
Shuttle bus from Takaka
Golden Bay Air operates daily scheduled shuttle buses from Takaka to Marahau and Kaiteriteri and to Wainui for the Abel Tasman Coast Track, and from Takaka to Brown Hut for the Heaphy Track
| Sector | Depart | Arrive | Nov-Apr | May-Oct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Takaka Shuttle bus Marahau/Kaiteriteri | 1:30pm | 2:40pm | $50pp | $100pp |
| Takaka Shuttle bus Nelson | 1:30pm | 4:20pm | $65pp | $130pp |
| Takaka Shuttle bus Brown Hut | 10:20am | 11:10am | $50pp | $100pp |
| Takaka Shuttle bus Wainui | 11:20am | 11:50pm | $40pp | $80pp |
- See optional pickup/dropoff locations
- May-Oct Min 2 fares (Wainui year-round). If additional fares are required to book a service, you may contact us to book and pay the service minimum. If others book the same leg, we will refund any additional fare paid less a refund fee
| Shuttle Rate (flat rate up to 6 pax) | Rate |
|---|---|
| Takaka⇄Takaka Airport | $25 |
| Takaka⇄Motupipi | $40 |
| Takaka⇄Pohara | $50 |
| Takaka⇄Ligar Bay | $60 |
| Takaka⇄Tata Beach | $70 |
| Takaka⇄Onekaka | $40 |
| Takaka⇄Tukurua | $50 |
| Takaka⇄Parapara | $60 |
| Takaka⇄Milnthorpe | $70 |
| Takaka⇄Collingwood | $90 |
| Takaka⇄Pakawau | $130 |
| Takaka⇄Puponga | $160 |
| Takaka⇄Rockville | $120 |
| Takaka⇄Bainham | $150 |
| Takaka⇄James Road | $160 |
| Takaka⇄Quartz Range Road | $170 |
| Takaka⇄East Takaka | $60 |
| Takaka⇄Upper Takaka | $100 |
| Takaka⇄Cobb Reservoir–Dam | $230 |
| Takaka⇄Trilobite Hut | $250 |
| Takaka⇄Canaan Downs | $200 |
| Takaka⇄Motueka | $240 |
| Takaka⇄Nelson | $390 |
| Takaka⇄Kohatu | $450 |
| Takaka⇄Murchison | $740 |
| Takaka⇄Westport | $1100 |
| Takaka⇄Karamea | $1500 |
Shuttle bus from Brown Hut
Golden Bay Air operates daily scheduled shuttle buses from Brown Hut on the Heaphy Track to Takaka and Nelson
| Sector | Depart | Arrive | Nov-Apr | May-Oct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown Hut Shuttle bus Takaka | 11:20am | 12:10pm | $50pp | $100pp |
| Brown Hut Shuttle bus Nelson | 11:20am | 4:20pm | $85pp | $170pp |
- See optional pickup/dropoff locations
- May-Oct Min 2 fares. If additional fares are required to book a service, you may contact us to book and pay the service minimum. If others book the same leg, we will refund any additional fare paid less a refund fee
Shuttle bus from Karamea/Old Ghost Road
Golden Bay Air provides a scheduled shuttle bus from Kohaihai on the Heaphy Track and Karamea to Nelson. Pickups available from Seddonville and Lyell on the Old Ghost Road
| Sector | Depart | Arrive | Year-round |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kohaihai Shuttle bus Karamea | 1:00pm | 1:20pm | $30pp |
| Karamea Shuttle bus Nelson | 1:30pm | 6:30pm | $150pp |
- See optional pickup/dropoff locations
- Kohaihai→Karamea shuttle: May-Oct Min 2 fares. If additional fares are required to book a service, you may contact us to book and pay the service minimum. If others book the same leg, we will refund any additional fare paid less a refund fee
- Karamea→Nelson shuttle: Min 6 fares. Operates Mo, We, Sa
