On demand services
For those without transport, there is reasonable bus transport around the region.
Scheduled Services
Between Nelson, Stoke and Richmond suburban buses are available (http://nelsoncoaches.co.n...) as well as a double decker bus on Wednesdays, Fridays and School and Public holidays (http://www.nelsoncitycoun...).
From Nelson to St Arnaud the options are Southern Link K bus (http://www.kahurangi.co.nz) or Nelson Lakes Shuttles (http://www.nelsonlakesshu...).
From Nelson to Motueka, Kaiteriteri and Marahau the eastern end of the Abel Tasman National Park options are Abel Tasman Travel (http://www.abeltasmantrav...) or K Bus (http://southernlinkkbus.co.nz/) to Motueka with Marahau on demand.
From Nelson to Motueka, Takaka, Collingwood and the eastern end of the Heaphy Track in Kahurangi National Park options are Abel Tasman Travel (http://www.abeltasmantrav...), K Bus (http://southernlinkkbus.co.nz/) to Takaka with destinations further north on demand or Golden Bay Coachlines (http://www.goldenbaycoach...) to Takaka.