Wellington - Nelson - Wellington
Start Wellington / Finish Wellington
Recommended Length: 3 Days
Distance: 559 km (349 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 Wellington to Nelson |
4.75 hrs | 243 | 152 |
| Day 2 Nelson to Blenheim |
2.25 hrs | 190 | 119 |
| Day 3 Blenheim to Wellington |
3.5 hrs | 126 | 79 |
| Totals for Driving Route | 10.5 hrs | 559 | 349 |
Wine, Art and Alpine Adventure
Here's an excursion to the South Island that gives you a taste of wine, art and alpine adventure.
Wellington will keep you entertained with museums, theatre and historical places, then the Interislander will ferry you across Cook Strait and through the spectacular Marlborough Sounds to Picton.
The 'wearable arts' city of Nelson is your next destination—eat, shop and enjoy the local creative mood.
Drive on to the alpine village of St Arnaud, for all kinds of outdoor adventure, then move on to Blenheim for memorable vineyard experiences.
Complete the loop to Picton and catch the return ferry to Wellington.
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