Transport
Airport: Nelson Airport is the country's fourth busiest commercial airport, with more than 2,600 air seats in and out per day. There are approximately 90 aircraft movements daily, with a plane taking off or landing on average every 4.5 minutes during scheduled hours. Direct flights are available on Air New Zealand's schedule to and from: Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Hamilton, Palmerston North. In addition there are flights throughout the Air New Zealand network from Nelson with connections via Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch. http://www.nelsonairport.co.nz/
Roads: Good roads connect Nelson to the West Coast, Blenheim and Christchurch. Whether you travel to Nelson through Murchison or follow the Kaikoura coast you will see some of the most beautiful scenery in the country. The Nelson-Tasman Region is well serviced by coaches operating into and around the district. The roads between Nelson and Blenheim or Havelock are all in good condition.
Buses: There are buses from Nelson - Blenheim – Picton. Intercity: two services daily; Southern Link/K Bus: two services daily; Atomic Shuttles: one service daily. Picton - Blenheim – Nelson. Intercity: two services daily; Southern Link/K Bus: three services daily; Atomic Shuttles: one service daily. Nelson – Christchurch – Nelson. Intercity: one service daily; Southern Link/K Bus: three services daily; Atomic Shuttles: one service daily. Within Nelson region there are also regional services between Nelson and St Arnaud, Takaka, Motueka and Abel Tasman National Park. http://www.nelsoncitycouncil.co.nz/buses/
Ferries: For travel between the North Island and Nelson-Tasman region there are ferry services from Wellington and Picton, with regular connections to Nelson by bus. Regular coach services connect with the inter-island ferry services at Picton to bring you here to paradise. There are several water taxi companies who operate in the Abel Tasman.
Train: There are no trains through Nelson.
Cycling: Explore Nelsons’ natural beauty by bike - the wonderful temperate climate makes this an excellent way to see the area. There is advice on routes and road conditions on the Nelson website. The RaboPlus 2010 New Zealand Mountain Bike Cup continues Nelson’s strong and enduring pedigree of hosting national-level mountain bike events. http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/new-zealand-mountain-bike-series-heads-to-nelson
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