Christchurch → Queenstown
550 km · 6 hours 30 min
The drive from Christchurch to Queenstown is one of the South Island’s classic routes: inland through the Canterbury Plains to Lake Tekapo, over the Lindis Pass...
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Akaroa on Friday afternoon, Tekapo by Saturday dinner, nowhere you need to be on Sunday.
Dream Drives curates a small fleet of considered vehicles for journeys across the South Island of Aotearoa New Zealand — from Christchurch, for the road ahead.
OUR CARS
The fleet is small because each car is chosen. Each one has a road it’s made for.
Range Rover Sport (Diesel)
Diesel range and a quiet cabin for long weeks on the South Island.
Tesla Model 3 Performance
Electric touring when charging fits your rhythm and the road opens up.
Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S
Fast SUV for passes and highways when you want the extra edge.
Porsche 911 Carrera
Two seats and rear-engine balance for coastal runs and tight corners.
The car was the trip. We are already planning the next loop.
ROUTES
Three drives from Christchurch.
Christchurch → Lake Tekapo
227 km · 3 hours
The drive from Christchurch to Lake Tekapo is one of the South Island’s most popular legs. You’ll leave the coast and head inland through the Canterbury Plains...
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Coastal · classic
Ocean views, wildlife, and an easy scenic escape up the east coast.
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