Description
The Kahurangi Express Hikers Transport
Nelson, New Zealand
Flora Saddle ↔ Cobb Valley, all transport handled
Get into Kahurangi’s Mt Arthur / Tablelands / Cobb Valley area without sorting shuttles or vehicle moves. We handle transport from Nelson city or Nelson Airport to Flora Carpark, with pick‑up from Cobb Valley or Upper Takaka at the end of your trip.
Self‑guided, flexible and built around real weekend and multi‑day trips.
Which option?
Custom transport for up to 9 people (most popular)
Private vehicle, your dates, your route, up to two nights on trail. Best for groups wanting a tailored trip in the Mt Arthur, Tablelands and Cobb Valley area, or link‑ups with Dragons Teeth, Barrons Flat, Leslie Karamea, Wangapeka, or a 3‑day Diamond Lake Loop( recommended) from the Cobb side.Monthly specials (per seat)
Fixed‑date shared trips. Simple, cost‑effective weekends with up to 2 nights on trail.
See the sample schedule for timing.
Both use the same booking form – choose your option from the dropdown.
Custom options
Flora drop‑off & Cobb pick‑up (transport only)
You sort your own travel to/from Nelson; we handle the trailheads.
Includes:
Pick‑up from Nelson city or Airport on start day
Drop‑off at Flora Carpark (Flora Saddle)
Up to 2 nights on trail (enquire about extra days on trail)
Pick‑up from Cobb Valley or Upper Takaka
Return to Nelson city or Airport
Ideal for classic one‑way trips like:
Flora → Mt Arthur → Tablelands → Cobb,
Full airport transfer package
For groups flying in who want everything handled.
Includes:
Day 1: Nelson Airport pick‑up → Nelson accommodation (accommodation not included)
Day 2: Transfer to Flora Carpark, then up to 2 nights on trail (enquire about extra days on trail)
Day 3/4: Pick‑up from Cobb Valley → Nelson accommodation
Next day: Transfer back to Nelson Airport
Built around 4-5 day total trips (2 nights hiking, 1–2 nights in Nelson).
Both custom options include:
Private vehicle (up to 9 people)
Flexible dates/times
Route & logistics advice
Monthly specials (per seat)
Fixed date and schedule
Per‑seat pricing
Flora drop‑off, Cobb pick‑up
- Upper Takaka pick up for Mountain bikers on Barrons Flat
Up to 2 nights on trail over a weekend
See the sample schedule here for timing
Why choose the Kahurangi Express?
Less logistics, more time on trail
One‑way trips without moving your own cars
Choose a set monthly special or a fully custom group adventure
- Extend your trip to other classic Kahurangi Routes
Dragons Teeth, Barrons Flat, Leslie Karamea, Wangapeka, or a 3‑day Diamond Lake Loop(recommended) from the Cobb side.Need to know more Check out frequently asked questions here, and view the route flyover here
More background on the route and story: read the blog post.
Sample schedule for monthly specials
Please check our custom transport availability here
