New Zealand · 6 days · 600 km · One-way
Marlborough and Nelson — NZ wines and Abel Tasman 6 days
One of the most underrated South Island regions. Picton (ferry from Wellington), Marlborough Sounds, Blenheim wineries, Nelson, Abel Tasman NP, Kaikoura whales, Christchurch.
Start: Picton · End: Christchurch · October to April. · Difficulty: easy
Highlights
- Marlborough Sounds
- Cloudy Bay winery
- Nelson Saturday market
- Abel Tasman tracks
- Mussel Inn Onekaka
- Kaikoura whales
- Hanmer Springs
Day-by-day itinerary
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Day 1
Picton → Marlborough wineries → Nelson
Picton → Nelson · 130 km
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Day 2
Nelson → Abel Tasman (Marahau)
Nelson → Marahau · 70 km
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Day 3
Abel Tasman day track / kayak
Marahau · 30 km
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Day 4
Marahau → Kaikoura
Marahau → Kaikoura · 320 km
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Day 5
Kaikoura whales + Hanmer Springs
Kaikoura → Hanmer Springs · 130 km
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Day 6
Hanmer → Christchurch (drop-off)
Hanmer Springs → Christchurch · 130 km
Recommended brands for this route
Selection based on road type and trip length. Tighter budgets — we can also quote Mighty.