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Queenstown - Christchurch - Queenstown
Start Queenstown / Finish Queenstown
Recommended Length: 5 Days
Distance: 1,406 km (879 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 Queenstown to Fox Glacier |
4.75 hrs | 364 | 228 |
| Day 2 Fox Glacier to Greymouth |
2.5 hrs | 196 | 123 |
| Day 3 Greymouth to Christchurch |
3 hrs | 254 | 159 |
| Day 4 Christchurch to Mt Cook Village |
4.25 hrs | 334 | 209 |
| Day 5 Mt Cook Village to Queenstown |
3.25 hrs | 258 | 161 |
| Totals for Driving Route | 17.75 hrs | 1,406 | 879 |
South Island Highlights
This itinerary connects some of the South Island's most interesting destinations.
From Queenstown you'll journey to the river and rainforest environment of the west coast.
See the glaciers, then drive on to explore the historic towns of Hokitika and Greymouth.
The road to Arthur's Pass village is mountainous and memorable—stretch your legs on a bush walk before you continue on to the heritage and art attractions of Christchurch.
Turquoise glacial lakes are the gateway to Mount Cook National Park—explore the mountain trails before you return to Queenstown via beautiful Lindis Pass and the Kawarau Gorge.
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