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Christchurch - Milford Sound - Christchurch
Start Christchurch / Finish Christchurch
Recommended Length: 12 Days
Distance: 2261 km (1413 miles)
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Route Summary
Travel time is approximate only, based on an average driving speed under normal road conditions.
| Travel Time | Km | (Miles) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 Christchurch to Oamaru |
3.25 hrs | 246 | 154 |
| Day 2 Oamaru to Dunedin |
1.5 hrs | 119 | 74 |
| Day 3 Dunedin to Te Anau |
4 hrs | 291 | 182 |
| Day 4 Blenheim to Kaikoura |
1.5 hrs | 117 | 73 |
| Day 5 Te Anau to Queenstown |
2.25 hrs | 172 | 108 |
| Day 6 Queenstown to Wanaka |
1.25 hrs | 103 | 64 |
| Day 7 Wanaka to Franz Josef |
3.75 hrs | 284 | 178 |
| Day 8 Franz Josef to Greymouth |
2.25 hrs | 173 | 108 |
| Day 9 Greymouth to Nelson |
4.25 hrs | 328 | 205 |
| Day 10 Nelson to Blenheim |
1.5 hrs | 115 | 72 |
| Day 11 Blenheim to Kaikoura |
1.75 hrs | 129 | 81 |
| Day 12 Kaikoura to Christchurch |
2.25 hrs | 184 | 115 |
| Totals for Driving Route | 29.5 hrs | 2,261 | 1,413 |
Adventure and Indulgence
This route takes you right around the South Island.
From Christchurch you'll follow the coast to Oamaru, where you can see the amazing Moeraki Boulders. Dunedin has history and wildlife experiences on offer before you drive across Southland to Lake Te Anau and spectacular Milford Sound.
Have fun in Queenstown and Wanaka, where adventure and indulgence are available in equal quantities, then explore the soulful West Coast between Haast and Westport.
The Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers and the Pancake Rocks at Punakaiki are highlights. Beaches, wine and art are things to enjoy around Nelson and Blenheim, while in Kaikoura you can get close to whales and dolphins.
Shop for wine in the Waipara Valley as you return to Christchurch.
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