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Old Oct 17, 2010 | 2:09 pm
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highflyer88
 
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Originally Posted by Kiwi Flyer
The quickest driving route between Nelson and Queenstown is via Christchurch. (Via west coast is probably what the OP intends but is quite a bit slower.)

Both drives are scenic, but via Christchurch can get boring in places. I wouldn't do Nelson to Queenstown (either route) in a single day though.
Yes, I intend on driving via the west coast. I will be making a stop in Franz Josef for a couple of days before going to Queenstown.
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