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Queenstown - Christchurch - Queenstown

 
Overview
Day 1
Queenstown to Fox Glacier
Day 2
Fox Glacier to Greymouth
Day 3
Greymouth to Christchurch
Day 4
Christchurch to Mt Cook Village
Day 5
Mt Cook Village to Queenstown
 

Overview

Start Queenstown / Finish Queenstown
Recommended Length: 5 Days
Distance: 1406 km (879 miles)

This itinerary connects some of the South Island’s most interesting destinations. From Queenstown you’ll journey to the river and rainforest environment of the west coast. See the glaciers, then drive on to explore the historic towns of Hokitika and Greymouth. The road to Arthur’s Pass village is mountainous and memorable - stretch your legs on a bush walk before you continue on to the heritage and art attractions of Christchurch. Turquoise glacial lakes are the gateway to Mount Cook National Park – explore the mountain trails before you return to Queenstown via beautiful Lindis Pass and the Kawarau Gorge.


 

 

Route Summary

   
  Travel time:   Km/Miles
Day 1
Queenstown to Fox Glacier
4.75 hrs  364/228
Day 2
Fox Glacier to Greymouth
2.5 hrs  196/123
Day 3
Greymouth to Christchurch
3 hrs  254/159
Day 4
Christchurch to Mt Cook Village
4.25 hrs  334/209
Day 5
Mt Cook Village to Queenstown
3.25 hrs  258/161
Totals for Driving Route 17.75 hrs  1406/879

 

 
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