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Located at the Top of the South Island, Nelson Tasman is highly connected to other parts of the country and to the world.
Whether you prefer to take a scenic drive, sit back and relax on a coach, fly with one of our many airlines or catch a ferry from Wellington, there are a variety of transport options available to suit your travel needs.
Nelson Airport is one of the country's busiest regional airports with 400+ flights in and out per week, direct between seven destinations throughout New Zealand.
Learn more on how to get to Nelson here!
Buses, airport shuttles, and taxis are all lined up outside the terminal, ready to go. There is no city bus from the airport but taxis and airport shuttles offer door-to-door service. The cost between the airport and Nelson city centre by shuttle can be less than NZ$15.
Taxis
App-based transport
Uber is newly available in Nelson.
Shuttles
Shuttle shared-ride fares offer substantial discounts for passengers travelling in the same group to the same destination.
Supershuttle 0800 SHUTTLE (0800 748885) or visit the Super Shuttle website.
Bus
No city bus is available to the airport location. Please visit the NBus website for additional information on the city bus schedule and routes.
Sustainable Transport
Bike hire is available from multiple retailers in Nelson and is a nice option to explore Nelson and the wider region. Check out the Tasman Great Taste Trail, Nelson's mountain bike tracks which are growing in international regard or simply hire a bike to get between your destinations. Nelson Cycle Hire has a base at the Nelson airport.