Picton to Oamaru this weekend

petal_91, Mar 12, 8:51am
Hi everyone

I'm driving from Picton to Oarmaru this Sunday. What is the best route - SH1 all the way! I'm thinking it might be best to bypass Christchurch though - what are delays like on SH1 through Chch now!

Thanks!

jc555, Mar 13, 9:25am
Hi petal

no delays on SH1 - as no damage to road due to earthquake that side of town.

- dont forget to fill up in chch as petrol and diesel have not gone up in price (as of last night - dunno how long price freeze will last)

kaymay88, Jul 14, 9:47pm
i did the same trip (except to dunedin) about 2 days before the latest quake. I took the detour throughdarfield etc, coming out just before timaru. its slightly longer distance wise, but just as quick, often quicker time wise, and much much less traffic.