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Christchurch - Queenstown - Christchurch
Start Christchurch / Finish Christchurch
Recommended Length: 5 Days
Distance: 1,237 km (773 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 Mt Cook Village |
4.25 hrs | 334 | 209 |
| Day 2 Mt Cook Village to Queenstown |
3.25 hrs | 258 | 161 |
| Day 3 Queenstown to Dunedin |
3.5 hrs | 280 | 175 |
| Day 4 Dunedin to Oamaru |
1.5 hrs | 119 | 74 |
| Day 5 Oamaru to Christchurch |
3.25 hrs | 246 | 154 |
| Totals for Driving Route | 15.75 hrs | 1,237 | 773 |
From the Sea to the Sky
This far-reaching road adventure takes you from sea level to the highest point of New Zealand.
You'll begin with the flat green tranquillity of the Canterbury Plains, but it won't be long before you climb to the tussocky wilds of the high country.
Amazing smoky turquoise lakes announce your arrival in the Aoraki Mt Cook region, a place for outdoor pursuits.
Amid the Southern Alps you'll discover the magic of Queenstown, where adventure and indulgence are available in equal quantities.
A memorable journey through the gold towns of Central Otago takes you to Dunedin, a heritage city with a reputation for outstanding eco experiences.
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