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Billy Connolly Drives New Zealand

 
Overview
Day 1
Auckland to Paihia
Day 2
Paihia to Kaitaia
Day 3
Kaitaia to Auckland
Day 4
Auckland to Waitomo Caves
Day 5
Waitomo Caves to Taupo
Day 6
Taupo to Palmerston North
Day 7
Palmerston North to Wellington
Day 8
Wellington to Kaikoura
Day 9
Kaikoura to Christchurch
Day 10
Christchurch to Dunedin
Day 11
Dunedin to Invercargill
Day 12
Invercargill to Stewart Island
Day 13
Stewart Island to Te Anau
Day 14
Te Anau to Milford Sound
Day 15
Te Anau to Queenstown
Day 16
Queenstown to Franz Josef
Day 17
Franz Josef to Greymouth
Day 18
Greymouth to Christchurch
 

Overview

Start Auckland / Finish Christchurch
Recommended Length: 18 Days
Distance: 4055 km (2534 miles)

Billy Connolly's Tours from South to North

During his tour of New Zealand in 2004, 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. 

Take your own 'World Tour'

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.


 

 

Route Summary

   
  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  4055/2534

 

 
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