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
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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