How long does it take from one end of New Zealand to the other?

If it was realistic it would take approximately 26 hours of non-stop driving in perfect conditions, spanning 103,483 miles of land (not including the ferry from the North to the South Island) – yikes.

Has anyone walked the length of New Zealand?

Last October, Chris and Jorinde Rapsey and their two children set off from Cape Reinga to walk Te Araroa, the 3000-kilometre track that runs the length of New Zealand. They lived outdoors for five months and walked an average of 20 kilometres a day.

Can you drive from one end of New Zealand to the other?

How long does it take to drive the length of New Zealand? In theory you could drive the North Island from tip to toe in around 14 hours and the South Island in around 12 non-stop.

How long is the Te Araroa trail?

3000km
Te Araroa – New Zealand’s Trail — Home. Take in spectacular New Zealand landscapes from beaches to volcanoes to forests to cities. The 3000km route stretching from Cape Reinga in the north of New Zealand to Bluff in the south. Walk it all, walk it in your lifetime, walk New Zealand – walk Te Araroa!

Can you walk across NZ?

3000 km – around 4 months Along with wilderness, the trail takes its walkers through New Zealand towns and settlements and past Maori marae. At an average of 25 kms a day, the trail takes 120 days to walk – four months. The North Island route is just over 1,600 km long, and the South Island just under 1,400 km.

Can you drive from the UK to New Zealand?

In summary, if you are visiting NZ from the U.K. and have any concerns as to the driving conditions; be assured you have nothing to fear. If you can drive on the IK you can drive anywhere. Welcome to New Zealand. Land of the long open highway.

What should I pack for Te Araroa?

Clothes for lower body – shorts, waterproof trousers, long johns, 2 pairs of socks, boot or shoes. food and water-related equipment – stove, pot, fuel, spoon, water bottle, and/or hydration system, lighter or matches. Navigation and safety – maps, guidebook, compass, GPS, spare batteries, personal location beacon.

How many people have walked the Te Araroa?

550 people
Te Araroa Trust Chief Executive Rob Wakelin said more than 550 people walked the entire length of the trail over the 2016-2017 summer season, and hundreds of thousands more walked regional sections on shorter hikes and day walks up.

How long would it take to walk across New Zealand?

Te Araroa means “The Long Path” and so it is. At an average of 25 kms a day, the trail takes 120 days to walk – four months. The North Island route is just over 1,600 km long, and the South Island just under 1,400 km.

How long does it take to drive around New Zealand self-driving?

The South Island is marginally larger at 840km, taking up to 14 hours in perfect driving conditions, from the ferry port of Picton to the appropriately dubbed Bluff, balancing on the bottom edge. Working out what to do first, second and third is the difficult part of planning a New Zealand self-driving tour.

Can I find directions from {start} to {finish} in New Zealand?

Sorry, we couldn’t find directions from {start} to {finish}. While this journey planner tool gives distances in New Zealand, all times are approximate and do not allow time for stops, windy roads, heavy traffic or the impact of weather conditions. Because of the variable road conditions, travel times can often take longer than you expect.

Is it possible to drive non-stop in New Zealand?

No. Although New Zealand is small, it isn’t quite so tiny as ten minutes here and twenty minutes there. There are long, winding roads, mountain chains, river systems, large lakes and thick forests; non-stop is not an option in Aotearoa, as you’ll soon discover.

Does the journey planner tool give distances in New Zealand?

While this journey planner tool gives distances in New Zealand, all times are approximate and do not allow time for stops, windy roads, heavy traffic or the impact of weather conditions. Because of the variable road conditions, travel times can often take longer than you expect.