Route facts

Driving distance: 490kms
Driving time: approximately 4 - 6 hours
Average petrol consumption: 50 - 74 litres

About the journey

The trip from Queenstown to Christchurch Airport covers 300 miles of New Zealand’s South Island and takes around six hours to complete. This route takes drivers along State Highway 80, offering scenic views of the Southern Alps. Travellers will also see Mount Cook, the tallest mountain in New Zealand. Other stunning sights that tourists have the opportunity to see include the two-and-a-half-mile-wide Tasman Glacier and the placid Lake Tekapo. Omarama, meanwhile, is another popular stop-off point. Known as the gliding capital of New Zealand, tourists often take glider flights from here to get an aerial view of the picturesque surroundings.

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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!