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The direct drive from Nelson to Punakaiki is 164 mi (264 km), and should have a drive time of 3 hrs 32 mins in normal traffic.
If you’re going on a road trip from Nelson to Punakaiki, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way — with top places to visit like Centre of New Zealand Monument and Queen's Gardens, or the ever-popular Founders Heritage Park.
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Get inspired for your trip to Punakaiki with our curated itineraries that are jam-packed with popular attractions everyday! Check them out here:
Yes! You can drive from Nelson to Punakaiki.
The drive from Nelson to Punakaiki is 164 miles (264 km).
Driving from Nelson to Punakaiki should take you 3 hrs 32 mins in normal traffic.
Gas from Nelson to Punakaiki would cost around $14 to $34, depending on your vehicle's fuel efficiency.
You could check out Centre of New Zealand Monument and Queen's Gardens, or the always popular Founders Heritage Park!
It depends on when you visit! We've compiled data from NASA for each month of the year: see the links below for more information.
There are plenty! Below you'll find links to all the road trips we've assembled for Nelson.