Kahurangi National Park Getting there & around

Getting there & away

Abel Tasman Coachlines (03-528 8850; www.abeltasmantravel.co.nz) runs from Nelson to the Heaphy Track, via Motueka, Takaka and Collingwood ($50, 3½ hours, one daily). Golden Bay Coachlines (03-525 8352; www.goldenbaycoachlines.co.nz) also plies this route ($50, 3½ hours, two daily). Contact Southern Link KBus (0508 458 835, 03-358 8355; www.southernlinkkbus.co.nz) for its Takaka–Heaphy Track details. There’s a phone at the trailhead to call buses, but it’s best to book your pick-up/drop off in advance.

Wadsworths Motors (03-522 4248; Main Rd, Tapawera) services the eastern ends of the Wangapeka Track, on demand. Price on application.

Kahurangi National Park