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Christchurch - Blenheim - Christchurch

 
Overview
Day 1
Christchurch to Hanmer Springs
Day 2
Hanmer Springs to Murchison
Day 3
Murchison to Blenheim
Day 4
Blenheim to Kaikoura
Day 5
Kaikoura to Christchurch
 

Overview

Start Christchurch / Finish Christchurch
Recommended Length: 5 Days
Distance: 779 km (487 miles)

Hot springs, outdoor adventures and vineyards lend a pleasurable mix of indulgence and challenge to this itinerary. After pursuing cultural entertainments in Christchurch, make your way north to the spa town of Hanmer Springs. Hot soaks and massage therapies prepare you for the adventurous activities of St Arnaud – river rafting, kayaking and mountain biking are some of the possibilities. From Blenheim you can get friendly with the vineyards of Marlborough, and the excellent restaurants that often accompany them. Encounter whales, dolphins, seals and ocean-going sea birds in Kaikoura before you return to Christchurch.


 

 

Route Summary

   
  Travel time:   Km/Miles
Day 1
Christchurch to Hanmer Springs
1.75 hrs  135/84
Day 2
Hanmer Springs to Murchison
3 hrs  229/143
Day 3
Murchison to Blenheim
1.25 hrs  102/64
Day 4
Blenheim to Kaikoura
1.75 hrs  129/81
Day 5
Kaikoura to Christchurch
2.25 hrs  184/115
Totals for Driving Route 10 hrs  779/487

 

 
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