Driving Route : Christchurch - Fiordland - Christchurch
| Start: | Christchurch |
| Finish: | Christchurch |
| Recommended Length: | 9 Days |
| Distance: | 1,859 km (1,162 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 Oamaru |
3.25 hrs | 246 | 154 |
| Day 2 Oamaru to Dunedin |
1.5 hrs | 119 | 74 |
| Day 3 Dunedin to Invercargill |
3.5 hrs | 271 | 169 |
| Day 4 Invercargill to Stewart Island |
1 hr | 72 | 45 |
| Day 5 Stewart Island to Te Anau |
3 hrs | 229 | 143 |
| Day 6 Te Anau to Milford Sound |
1.5 hrs | 117 | 73 |
| Day 7 Te Anau to Queenstown |
2.25 hrs | 172 | 108 |
| Day 8 Queenstown to Mt Cook Village |
3.25 hrs | 258 | 161 |
| Day 9 Mt Cook Village to Christchurch |
4.75 hrs | 375 | 234 |
| Totals for Driving Route | 24 hrs | 1,859 | 1,162 |
Deep South Journey
Prepare for a deep south journey that will fill your memory with mountain scenery and unusual eco experiences.
Braided rivers are a feature of the drive to Oamaru, where you'll see Moeraki's weird spherical boulders.
In Dunedin you'll discover albatrosses, and historic architecture.
The Catlins region, on the way to Invercargill, is a chance to meet the creatures of the wild south.
Make the ferry crossing to Stewart Island for a close encounter with kiwis, then cruise Milford Sound before you kick up your heels in Queenstown.
Mount Cook and glacial lakes are highlights of the return journey to Christchurch.
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