Route facts

Driving distance: 1069kms
Driving time: approximately 15 - 20 hours
Average petrol consumption: 105 - 156 litres

About the Journey

The fifteen hour trip from Christchurch to Auckland covers 600 miles of New Zealand, crossing both the South and North Island. Travellers will take a ferry across the Cook Strait, from Picton to Wellington. This scenic ferry crossing offers stunning views of the Kaikoura Ranges and the Marlborough Sounds, and gives travellers the opportunity to visit Wellington, New Zealand’s vibrant capital city.  The route takes drivers around mountains and along the coast, and travellers will have an opportunity to visit the spectacular Franz Josef Glacier, which runs from the mountains of the Southern Alps and ends in a temperate rain forest.

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About Relocations

Transfercar’s relocations are free rental cars and campervans that need to be moved between specific locations and are available on set dates.

Often, vehicles come with free fuel, insurance, and extras such as ferry crossings, with many also 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!