Auckland City to Christchurch Airport
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Journey map
Route facts
- Driving distance: 1050kms
- Driving time: approximately 15 - 20 hours
- Average petrol consumption: 105 - 156 litres
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Relocations from Auckland to Christchurch
About the journey
The 600 mile trip from Auckland to Christchurch takes fifteen hours of driving time to complete, and takes travellers across the South and North Islands of New Zealand. The route takes drivers through stunning coastal and mountainous scenery, and offers such breathtaking locations to visit as the Franz Josef Glacier, which runs from the Southern Alps into temperate rainforest, and Mount Ruapehu, an active volcano that hosts the North Island's only glaciers. The city of Rotorua is another popular tourist spot, where geothermal activity causes steam to rise up from the roadside. Before taking a scenic ferry trip across the Cook Strait, travellers will have the chance to explore Wellington, New Zealand’s cosmopolitan capital city.
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About relocations
Transfercar's relocations are free to drive rental cars and campervans that need to be moved between specific locations and are available between set dates. Often vehicles will come with free petrol, insurance and extras such as ferry crossings with many offering additional days that can be purchased at a discounted rate. If you are interested in relocating a free car or campervan, check out our video on how to book a vehicle and go ahead and request one today!
