Motueka Getting there & around

Getting there & away

All services depart Motueka i-SITE.

Abel Tasman Coachlines (03-528 8850; www.abeltasmantravel.co.nz) runs between Motueka and Nelson ($12, one hour, up to five daily), Marahau ($9, 30 minutes, three or four daily), Kaiteriteri ($9, 25 minutes, three or four daily) and Takaka ($21, one hour, two daily). Services run less frequently from May to September. From October to April there are daily services from Motueka to Totaranui and the Heaphy Track.

Golden Bay Coachlines (03-525 8352; www.goldenbaycoachlines.co.nz) buses depart Motueka for Takaka ($19, one hour, two daily) and Collingwood ($34, 1½ hours, one daily). Heaphy Track and Totaranui connections on request.

Southern Link KBus (0508 458 835, 03-358 8355; www.southernlinkkbus.co.nz) has buses to Takaka ($19, one hour, two daily) and Nelson ($12, one hour, two daily). Call to book buses to Kaiteriteri, Marahau, the Heaphy Track and Collingwood.

Naked Bus (0900 625 33; www.nakedbus.com) runs from Motueka to Nelson (from $8, one hour, one daily). Book online or at the i-SITE; cheaper fares for advance bookings.