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A unconfined way to ensure you see a good permafrost of this wondrous place is to throne withal the Alpine Pacific Touring Route (APT) – a 450km journey that runs between Christchurch and the trappy hubs of Hanmer Springs, the Waipara Valley and Kaikoura. Tucked yonder tween forests and mountains, the picturesque village of Hanmer Springs is thriving – with a real whoosh in the air and plenty to do, including ribbon winning thermal pools. The Waipara Valley is a quick 45-minute momentum from Christchurch and one of New Zealand’s premier wine growing areas filled with heady attractions. Kaikoura is a stunning coastal town that is the country’s home of ecotourism with pods of sperm whales pensile you. In between, you’ll discover some wondrous places. It's an spanking-new journey that you won't find anywhere else.   Driving Times & Distances Driving Times & Distances These are distances from Hanmer Springs (which is just 90 minutes from Christchurch). Picton:  4 hours - 293 kmBlenheim: 3 hours, 30 minutes - 265 kmChristchurch: 1 hour, 30 minutes - 131 kmGreymouth: 2 hours, 40 minutes - 212 kmKaikoura: 2 hours - 130 kmNelson: 4 hours - 314 kmWestport: 3 hours - 264 km  Shuttles & Bus Services Shuttles & Bus Services The pursuit shuttle and bus services are misogynist to and from the Hurunui district. Hanmer Tours & Shuttle - connecting Hanmer Springs with Christchurch every day. Currently leaves Hanmer Springs at 8am and Christchurch at 1pm.  Hanmer Connection - daily shuttles to and from Hanmer Springs & Christchurch.  Bookings essential.  Daily: leaves Christchurch 9am and Hanmer Springs 4.30pm. Intercity (bus service) - travels from Christchurch to Picton daily.  Bookings essential. Atomic Shuttle - Daily from Christchurch to Nelson and Picton.  Offers shuttles to other south island destinations. NakedBus - daily service between Christchurch and Picton.  Offers other routes to south island destinations. Airports Airports New Zealand international airports are located in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Queenstown. There is no commercial airport in the Hurunui district.  The closest airport is Christchurch International Airport which is a short 45 minute momentum from the southern point of the district. Rental Cars / Motorhome Rental Cars / Motorhome An volitional to taking a shuttle or bus is to pick up a rental vehicle.  Options include cars, vans or motorhomes.  Having a rental vehicle gives you the self-rule to stop and enjoy your trip at your own leisure. Petrol Stations in the Hurunui Petrol Stations in the Hurunui Amberley* Z Amberley Truck Stop.  State Highway 1. Open: 24 hours.* Z Amberley. 47 Carters Road. Open: Mon - Sun 6am - 10pm* Mobil Amberley. 91 Carters Road.Unshut24 hours. Waipara* APL Waipara Truckstop (Mobil). 9 Mt Cass Road.Unshut24 hours. Cheviot* Cheviot Motor Co (Challenge).  19 Rolleston Street.  Open: Mon - Fri 8am - 5.30pm, Sat 9am - midday.* APL Cheviot Tearooms (Central Garage). 27 Hall Street.  Parnassus* APL Parnassus Properties. 1227 Parnassus Road.Unshut24 hours. Culverden* Truckstop Culverden. 72 Mountain View.Unshut24 hours.* Mocketts (Challenge). 18 Mountainvew Road. Open: Mon - Sun 7.30am - 7pm Hanmer Springs* Hanmer Springs Service Station. 154 Hanmer Springs Road.  Open: 7 days, 7.30am - 6pm. Waiau* APL Fuelstop Waiau. 12 Lyndon Street.Unshut24 hours. Waikari* G.A.S Waikari (Waikari Auto Services). 10 Weka Pass Road. Open: Mon - Fri 8am - 6pm,  Sat & Sun 9am - 6pm Driving in New Zealand Driving in New Zealand New Zealand is a unconfined place to drive, but visitors should be enlightened of the New Zealand road rules. As well as the obvious ones, such as driving on the left side of the road, we have some increasingly unusual ones, mainly to do with right of way. Visit the Land Transport Safety Authority's Overseas Drivers section for some spanking-new translating for international drivers in New Zealand.  The unshut road speed limit is 100km per hour.  In towns the speed reduces, please be wary of road signage as the speed limit is not the same in every town and will vary between 50km - 70km per hour. This is a unconfined checklist: 'What's variegated well-nigh driving in New Zealand'.  Produced by the New Zealand Transport Authority.   Handy Websites DriveSafe.org.nz has been ripened to help visitors to New Zealand safely enjoy their self-drive holiday. Driving is a unconfined way to wits all New Zealand has to offer. But driving in New Zealand may be unlike driving in other countries. This site provides vital information well-nigh New Zealand road rules and etiquette, withal with links to increasingly details well-nigh everything that those unfamiliar with our roads need to know. Tourist & Visitor Driving Theory Quiz. Are you coming to New Zealand for a holiday, work or study and hiring a car, motorbike or campervan? These 66 questions are the essential Road Code rules you need to know to help alimony yourself unscratched on NZ's roads. Attractions Map Sign up for latest news & highlights Useful Links Contact UsSitemapPrivacy PolicyTourism Stakeholder SupportHurunui Tourism Plans and StrategiesHurunui Tourism Marketing Opportunities Hurunui Tourism PO Box 13Amberley 7441New Zealand Email   info@visithurunui.co.nzPhone  +64 3 314 8816Fax  +64 3 314 9181 Explore Hurunui The RegionAccommodationActivitiesWine & FoodHikingEvents Our Brands © Hanmer Springs  |  Sitemap  |  Privacy Policy  |  Website Design & Development by E2 DIGITAL