nine hours and twenty minutes via arthurs pass but thats not taking into account the repair stops for the commodore.
intrade,
Dec 23, 6:43am
not to long unless there is traffic lol
desmodave,
Dec 23, 6:47am
Invercargill to Reefton
Driving distance: 789 km / 490 miles
By Road and Sea Driving: Approx 11h26m I reckon you could easily knock some hours off that time . There are a few routes you could take. Go inland to Geraldine follow the inland road turn in by lake Coleridge and you come out by Porters pass carry on over Arthers pass , hang a right at Jacksons and drive through to the Grey vally then turn right and head to Reefton. Should be alot less traffic going that way.
Sweet thanks would. You leave from here to go via alex qtown etc or up east coast via chch sorta. because was going to hamner springs for the hot pools are great
lazzo,
Dec 23, 7:15am
The least complicated way is straight up to Christchurch and across the Lewis Pass to Reefton. You could take the route suggested by desmodave but I'm not convinced its any quicker and certainly if you've not taken that route before there's a greater chance you'll miss a turn and cock it up. I've travelled both routes many times and my advice to someone never travelled through there before is to take the Christchurch and Lewis Pass route.
inkapuka,
Dec 23, 7:23am
Yeah might just head up to chch stay there a night then head to hamner stay another night there then go to reefton and then westport
lazzo,
Dec 23, 7:27am
Yup that's the way mate, best way.
flack88,
Dec 23, 7:27am
Desmos way is good route,this time year going main road, you going idiots holding you up,all the way,they way he said,you be able to average a betta speed{legaly}of course!depends if like to 'drive' or are just a steerer ,main road nitemare this time of year.
lazzo,
Dec 23, 7:30am
Be super careful between Timaru and Christchurch and Amberley to The Lewis Pass, the cops have a strong presence in those areas so don't be tempted to speed!
inkapuka,
Dec 23, 7:32am
Yeah got the trusty ole radar detector. comes in handy to let you know if the cops are around
poppajn,
Dec 23, 7:50am
I do it in 10 1/2 hours easy going this way with a couple of stops (always get a pie at the Sheffeld Bakery) For it,s a better drive and way quicker than over the Lewis.
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