New Zealand · 5 days · 600 km · Loop
Coast to Coast — Christchurch to West Coast 5 days
Short Christchurch → Arthur's Pass → Hokitika (West Coast) → Greymouth → return via TranzAlpine scenery loop. For getaways or post-skiing in Methven.
Start: Christchurch · End: Christchurch · October to April. · Difficulty: easy
Highlights
- Arthur's Pass
- Castle Hill
- Hokitika Gorge
- Punakaiki Pancake Rocks
- Greymouth
- Otira Viaduct
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1
Christchurch → Arthur's Pass
Christchurch → Arthur's Pass · 150 km
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Day 2
Arthur's Pass → Hokitika
Arthur's Pass → Hokitika · 110 km
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Day 3
Hokitika → Punakaiki → Greymouth
Hokitika → Greymouth · 90 km
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Day 4
Greymouth → Christchurch (via Lewis Pass)
Greymouth → Christchurch · 250 km
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Day 5
Christchurch (drop-off)
Christchurch · 30 km
Recommended brands for this route
Selection based on road type and trip length. Tighter budgets — we can also quote Mighty.