What is there to do between Dunedin and Christchurch?

Highlights
  • Penguin colony.
  • Oamaru Public Gardens.
  • Oamaru Victorian Precinct.

How long does it take to go Christchurch to Dunedin?

approximately 6 hours
The journey from Christchurch to Dunedin takes approximately 6 hours with regular breaks along the way.

Where should I stop between Dunedin and Queenstown?

On the most direct route from Queenstown to Dunedin the best stops are Arrowtown, Kawarau Gorge, Champagne Gully, Clutha River, Clyde, Alexandra, Bellview Wetlands Reserve, Mt Stuart Reserve, and Lake Waihola.

What is there to see between Dunedin and Te Anau?

The top stops along the way from Dunedin to Te Anau (with short detours) are Tunnel Beach Track, Cycle Surgery, and Nugget Point/Tokata walks. Other popular stops include Mirror Lakes Walk, Curio Bay Cliffs, and The Lost Gypsy Gallery.

Is there a train between Christchurch and Dunedin?

The last Christchurch-Dunedin-Invercargill train service, the daily “Southerner” over the South island’s Main South Line, was withdrawn in 2004. Nowadays, anyone wishing to reach these towns must endure a long bus journey from Christchurch.

What is there to do between Rick Anau and Wanaka?

The top stops along the way from Wanaka to Te Anau (with short detours) are Queenstown Gardens, Te Anau Glowworm Caves, and Lake Wānaka. Other popular stops include Glenorchy-Queenstown Road, Kiwi Birdlife Park, and Cardrona Alpine Resort.

Can you drive from Te Anau to Milford Sound?

The drive from Te Anau to Piopiotahi / Milford Sound is 120 kms (74.5 miles). Allow 2 hours driving without stops. We highly recommend allowing longer to drive to Milford Sound so you can enjoy the spectacular scenery and short walks along the way.

How long does it take to drive from Wanaka to Mount Cook?

2.5 hours
About the Drive from Wanaka to Mount Cook

The scenic drive from Wanaka to Mount Cook Village is a 206-kilometer (128-mile) journey that without stopping takes 2.5 hours. With that said, there are so many amazing attractions along the way you should allow 5 to 8 hours to truly enjoy the drive.

What is there to do in Ver Anau Invercargill?

Highlights of the Southern Scenic Route
  • Invercargill – Tuatapere – Te Anau. The 200-kilometre (124 mile) drive between Te Anau and Invercargill via Tuatapere takes approximately 2.5 hours by car and is sealed the entire way. …
  • Borland Road. …
  • The Humpridge Ridge Track – Tuatapere. …
  • Jet boating Wairaurahiri River.

Is Franz Josef or Fox Glacier better?

Fox has a gradual decent, whereas Franz Josef drops steeply from the Southern Alps to near sea-level. The steeper incline forces dramatic movement of ice, making Franz Josef Glacier the fastest commercially guided glacier in the world, with ice moving up to 5m per day!

Can you walk Fox Glacier without guide?

Yes! You can hike the trail to the base of the glacier without a guide.

How long is the walk to Fox Glacier?

2.6km
How long will it take? This is a 2.6km one-hour return walk.

Can you walk on Franz Josef Glacier?

This is your chance to take a gentle stroll and be inspired! Even when it is teeming with rain, the Glacier Valley is still a place of isolation, wonderment and awe. Anyone with sensible shoes and a basic level of fitness can complete the round trip in 1 hour 30 minutes.

Can you walk on Fox Glacier without helicopter?

You cannot get on the glacier unless you do a guided heli-hike. The guided walks around the glacier will allow you to access private viewing points closer to the glaciers.

Is Franz Josef open?

The coverage is generally centred around the region’s towns with gaps of little or no reception in between. Franz Josef village: Four Square Supermarket, 24 State Highway 6, Franz Josef. Open 7.45am 7 days a week and closes at 7.30pm in winter, 8pm in spring and autumn and 9pm in summer.