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Billy Connolly Drives New Zealand

Start Auckland / Finish Christchurch
Recommended Length: 18 Days
Distance: 4,055 km (2,534 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
Auckland to Paihia		 3.25 hrs 233 146
Day 2
Paihia to Kaitaia		 1.75 hrs 122 76
Day 3
Kaitaia to Auckland		 5 hrs 396 248
Day 4
Auckland to Waitomo Caves		 2.5 hrs 198 124
Day 5
Waitomo Caves to Taupo		 2 hrs 163 102
Day 6
Taupo to Palmerston North		 3.25 hrs 242 151
Day 7
Palmerston North to Wellington		 1.75 hrs 139 87
Day 8
Wellington to Kaikoura		 5.25 hrs 255 159
Day 9
Kaikoura to Christchurch		 3.25 hrs 267 167
Day 10
Christchurch to Dunedin		 4.75 hrs 365 228
Day 11
Dunedin to Invercargill		 3.5 hrs 271 169
Day 12
Invercargill to Stewart Island		 1 hr 72 45
Day 13
Stewart Island to Te Anau		 3 hrs 229 143
Day 14
Te Anau to Milford Sound		 1.5 hrs 117 73
Day 15
Te Anau to Queenstown		 2.25 hrs 172 108
Day 16
Queenstown to Franz Josef		 5 hrs 387 242
Day 17
Franz Josef to Greymouth		 2.25 hrs 173 108
Day 18
Greymouth to Christchurch		 3 hrs 254 159
Totals for Driving Route 54.25 hrs 4,055 2,534

Billy Connolly's Tour from North to South

Billy Connolly's Tour from North to South

During his recent tour of New Zealand, Billy Connolly traversed 8,500km—a lot of ground in a country that measures only 1600km in length. Now you can follow in Billy's foot steps. Take your own tour of the country and get to know it as well as the locals.

This extensive itinerary provides a total view of New Zealand, and takes in all the most significant sights and attractions.

In the North Island you'll discover beautiful beaches, kauri forests, caves and phenomenal geothermal activity.

In the South Island the emphasis is on grand mountain scenery, adventure activities, historic architecture and wildlife encounters.

Throughout the country there are vineyards and inspired restaurants to discover, while the cities present you with cultural entertainments and the chance to buy quality, locally-made clothing, art works and home wares.

By the end of your holiday, you'll know New Zealand from top to toe.

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