Nelson is the closest major city to Takaka, Golden Bay.

2 major carriers - Air New Zealand & Jetstar else Sounds Air from Wellington

Golden Bay Air - leaves Wellington 50 min flight $180

leaves Nelson twice daily - 30 min flight

We will hire or organise a van which will leave Nelson by 9.30am Friday 19th April and stopoff to pick up others in Motueka (10.30am) and then go on to visit various sacred sites with meditation en route to the retreat site:

• Stopoffs:

Riwaka Resurgence

Petrified Yogi doing gomukhasana (cow posture)

The Grove or Labyrinth - spot the yogi - picnic lunch (included in price)

Pupu Springs

Arrive Shambhala sometime after 3pm.

This may be used to pickup trampers in Marahau at the end of the Abel Tasman walk.

Intercity: Catch bus from Nelson 7.30am. Arrive Motueka 8.30 am $14 Only one bus a day.

Golden Bay Coachlines - Nelson Airport to Takaka. Dep 3.15pm arr. 6.45 $40.

Options for staying overnight with different Margiis in Nelson & Motueka will be available should you arrive prior to the retreat date. Please let us know if you need this in the registration form. Please be aware that you will probably be sleeping on the floor or a sofa.