Golden Bay Taxi & Shuttle Service
Golden Bay Taxi Service
Golden Bay Rides — Your Friendly Local Taxi & Shuttle Service
Welcome to Golden Bay Rides — your local, down-to-earth Golden Bay taxi service and shuttle transport provider for getting around our beautiful corner of Aotearoa.
Whether you need a ride in Tākaka, a shuttle to the Abel Tasman Coast Track, Heaphy Track transfers, or just a lift home from dinner — we’ll get you where you need to go with a smile.
🚖 Local Taxi Service in Golden Bay
Need to pop into town? Heading out for dinner in Pohara? Catching a bus or flight?
We offer flexible Golden Bay taxi services, including:
Local Tākaka rides
Pohara, Tata & Ligar Bay pickups
Golden Bay Airport and Nelson airport pick ups/drop off
Event & evening transport
Friendly drivers, clean comfy vehicles, and honest local service — no fuss.
🥾 Hiker Transport — Abel Tasman & Heaphy Track Shuttles
We’re lucky to live right beside two of New Zealand’s most iconic walks. Let us help with the logistics.
✅ Abel Tasman Coast Track Transport (Northern End)
Starting or finishing the Abel Tasman on the Golden Bay side?
We offer:
Wainui Bay shuttle
Totaranui shuttle
Pickup from accommodation or carparks
Walk one way, we’ll handle the return. Easy as.
✅ Heaphy Track Shuttle — Golden Bay Side
Walking the Heaphy Track? We provide:
Heaphy Track transfers from Golden Bay
Drop-offs & pickups at Brown Hut
Group & gear transport
Start or finish stress-free — we’ve got your back.
Stay a While — Finish Your Hike in Golden Bay
We always recommend finishing your multi-day hike in Golden Bay — not rushing off after such a big adventure.
After days on the trail, Golden Bay is the perfect place to:
✨ Rest your legs
✨ Enjoy hot showers & great food
✨ Recover on golden beaches
✨ Explore crafts, cafes & local gems
✨ Slow down and soak in the magic
We offer Golden Bay accommodation packages through Golden Bay Escapes, with:
A range of holiday homes
Shuttle + stay deals
Local tips to make the most of your downtime
Wrap up your tramp in the best possible place — Golden Bay. Kick back for a few days…rest, recharge and explore a little
✈️ Airport & Long-Distance Transfers
We also offer transport by arrangement to:
Nelson Airport
Motueka & Kaiteriteri
Inter-city transport
Just ask — we do our best to help everyone who needs a ride.
💛 Why Choose Golden Bay Rides?
✔ Local drivers
✔ Flexible times
✔ Private shuttle Golden Bay service
✔ Great for hikers, couples, solo travellers, families & groups
✔ Fair prices & friendly vibes
We’re locals, and we love helping people enjoy this special place.
📍 Book Your Ride
📞 Call or message to book: 020 4183 1414
🌐 https://www.goldenbayescapes.com/shuttle-taxi-services
🚐 Golden Bay Rides — your friendly Golden Bay shuttle & taxi service
