Christchurch – Queenstown – Christchurch

Driving Routes

Overview

Day 1

Christchurch to Mt Cook Village

Day 2

Mt Cook Village to Queenstown

Day 3

Queenstown to Dunedin

Day 4

Dunedin to Oamaru

Day 5

Oamaru to Christchurch

Overview

Start Christchurch / Finish Christchurch
Recommended Length: 5 Days
Distance: 1237 km (773 miles)

This far-reaching road adventure takes you from sea level to the highest point of New Zealand. You’ll begin with the flat green tranquillity of the Canterbury Plains, but it won’t be long before you climb to the tussocky wilds of the high country. Amazing smoky turquoise lakes announce your arrival in the Aoraki Mt Cook region, a place for outdoor pursuits. Amid the Southern Alps you’ll discover the magic of Queenstown, where adventure and indulgence are available in equal quantities. A memorable journey through the gold towns of Central Otago takes you to Dunedin, a heritage city with a reputation for outstanding eco experiences.

Route Summary

	Travel time:	Km/Miles
Day 1
Christchurch to Mt Cook Village	4.25 hrs	334/209
Day 2
Mt Cook Village to Queenstown	3.25 hrs	258/161
Day 3
Queenstown to Dunedin	3.5 hrs	280/175
Day 4
Dunedin to Oamaru	1.5 hrs	119/74
Day 5
Oamaru to Christchurch	3.25 hrs	246/154


Totals for Driving Route	15.75 hrs	1237/773

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