Arriving & getting around
Nelson Airport
Located at the Top of the South Island, Nelson Tasman is highly connected to other parts of the New Zealand and the world.
Nelson Airport (NSN) is one of the country's busiest regional airports. Air New Zealand, Sounds Air, Originair & Golden Bay Air connect you to seven direct destinations in New Zealand, including Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch.
Regular Cook Strait ferries provide vehicle and passenger access between Wellington on the North Island and Picton on the South Island, just a short drive from Nelson City. The two primary ferry companies are Interislander and Bluebridge, both of which offer spectacularly scenic journeys across the waters connecting the two islands.
Nelson Tasman is highly connected to the rest of New Zealand and is accessible by road from Christchurch, Blenheim, Picton, the West Coast and Murchison.
Many consider the ferry ride across the Cook Strait to be one of the world’s most scenic journeys – a must-do experience.
Nelson Tasman now has a new electric bus service with more destinations and more regular buses for a lower fare. Make sure to grab a Bee Card so you can easily tag on and off. The eBus is also bike and dog-friendly.
Connecting Nelson to Abel Tasman National Park from late Spring to early Autumn. Bookings are essential.
With so many things to do and spectacular places to see, choosing how you travel around Nelson Tasman is as important as choosing where you want to go.
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