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Self Drive - 12 day South Island circumnavigate
 This route takes you right around the South Island. From Christchurch you’ll follow the coast to Oamaru, where you can see the amazing Moeraki Boulders. Dunedin has history and wildlife experiences on offer before you drive across Southland to Lake Te Anau and spectacular Milford Sound. Have fun in Queenstown and Wanaka, where adventure and indulgence are available in equal quantities, then explore the soulful West Coast between Haast and Westport. The Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers and the Pancake Rocks at Punakaiki are highlights. Beaches, wine and art are things to enjoy around Nelson and Blenheim, while in Kaikoura you can get close to whales and dolphins. Shop for wine in the Waipara Valley as you return to Christchurch.
 For a day by day guide to the route...

Route Summary

Day 1 - Christchurch to Oamaru
 264kms (164 miles) Approximately 3.30hrs

Day 2 - Oamaru to Dunedin
119kms (74 miles) Approximately 1.5hrs

Day 3 - Dunedin to Te Anau
 291 Kms (182 miles) 4hrs

Day 4 - Te Anau/Milford Sound/Te Anau
 117kms (73 miles) Approximately 1.5hrs

Day 5 - Te Anau to Queenstown
 172 Kms (108 miles) Approximately 2.30hrs

Day 6 - Queenstown to Wanaka
103 Kms (64 miles) Approximately 1.25hrs

Day 7 - Wanaka to Franz Josef
 284 Kms (178 miles) 3.45hrs

Day 8 - Franz Josef/Hokitika/Greymouth
 173 Kms (108 miles) Approximately 2.25hrs

Day 9 - Greymouth to Nelson
328 miles (205 miles) Approximately 4.25hrs

Day 10 - Nelson to Blenheim
 115 Kms (72 miles) Approximately 1.5hrs

Day 11 - Blenheim to Kaikoura
 129 Kms (81 miles) Approximately 1.75 hrs

Day 12 - Kaikoura to Christchurch
 184 Kms (115 miles) Approximately 2.25hrs

 

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