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Route Planner - Nelson to Christchurch

Take your time driving the West Coast region as you head towards Greymouth, known for the jade-like stone Pounamu. Travel inland to Arthur’s Pass where you can discover the beauty of Arthur’s Pass National Park, located in the heart of the Southern Alps, before completing your road trip with the drive south to Christchurch.



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A TO B (stops)
 DISTANCE   TIME
Nelson to Collingwood
 123km   1hrs 45mins
Collingwood to Westport  290km   3hrs 45mins
Westport to Karamea  96km   1hr 25mins
Karamea to Greymouth  198km   2hrs 30mins
Greymouth to Aurthurs Pass  84km   1hr
Aurthurs Pass to Christchurch  170km   2hrs


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