Driving Route : Rotorua - Christchurch - Invercargill
Day 8 : Murchison to Hanmer Springs
- Overview
- Day 1 : Rotorua to Taupo
- Day 2 : Taupo to National Park
- Day 3 : National Park to Wanganui
- Day 4 : Wanganui to Palmerston North
- Day 5 : Palmerston North to Wellington
- Day 6 : Wellington to Nelson
- Day 7 : Nelson to Murchison
- Day 8 : Murchison to Hanmer Springs
- Day 9 : Hanmer Springs to Christchurch
- Day 10 : Christchurch to Mt Cook Village
- Day 11 : Mt Cook Village to Queenstown
- Day 12 : Queenstown to Te Anau
- Day 13 : Te Anau to Milford Sound
- Day 14 : Te Anau to Invercargill
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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) | |
---|---|---|---|
Murchison - Hanmer Springs | 3 hrs | 229 | 143 |
Totals for Day | 3 hrs | 229 | 143 |
Murchison - Hanmer Springs
229 km (143 miles)
Approximately 3 hours
Road Conditions: State Highway
The alpine village of St Arnaud sits on the edge of Lake Rotoiti against a stunning backdrop of mountains. It's the perfect base for exploring the Nelson Lakes National Park, which has many magnificent hiking trails. Local adventure operators offer you a choice of kayaking, river rafting, mountain biking, horse trekking and 4WD motorbiking.
From St Arnaud, you'll follow the Buller River west. Just after Murchison, where you can find out about the massive earthquake that shook the region in 1929, you'll turn onto State Highway 65.
This beautiful section of road leads you through the enchanting Maruia Forest, which has New Zealand's largest natural population of Kakariki (a native parakeet). At Maruia Springs you can enjoy a hot soak before Lewis Pass takes you through red and silver beech forest to Hanmer.
Hanmer Springs is a destination for relaxation and indulgence. You can soak in the hot springs or treat yourself to a range of spa therapies. Outdoor activities include forest walks, horse trekking, trout fishing, jet boating, bungy jumping and golf.
- Overview
- Day 1 : Rotorua to Taupo
- Day 2 : Taupo to National Park
- Day 3 : National Park to Wanganui
- Day 4 : Wanganui to Palmerston North
- Day 5 : Palmerston North to Wellington
- Day 6 : Wellington to Nelson
- Day 7 : Nelson to Murchison
- Day 8 : Murchison to Hanmer Springs
- Day 9 : Hanmer Springs to Christchurch
- Day 10 : Christchurch to Mt Cook Village
- Day 11 : Mt Cook Village to Queenstown
- Day 12 : Queenstown to Te Anau
- Day 13 : Te Anau to Milford Sound
- Day 14 : Te Anau to Invercargill
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