How to get from Mount John Observatory to Christchurch by car, truck, walk, bike

Distance between Mount John Observatory and Christchurch is 182 kilometers (113 miles).
Driving distance from Mount John Observatory to Christchurch is 235 kilometers (146 miles)

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4 Ways from Mount John Observatory (New zealand) to Christchurch (New Zealand)

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Route instructions

1. Continue onto Mount John Access Road 3.28 km
2. Turn left onto Godley Peaks Road 4.06 km
3. Turn left onto Tekapo-Twizel Road, SH 8 44.75 km
4. Turn left onto Allandale Road, SH 79 45.25 km
5. Turn left onto Lewis Street 119 m
6. Turn right onto Wilson Street 141 m
7. Turn left onto Hislop Street 119 m
8. Turn right onto Peel Street 219 m
9. Turn left onto Waihi Terrace, SH 79, 72 6.08 km
10. Turn right onto Rangitata-Orari Bridge Highway, SH 79 9.07 km
11. Turn left onto Orari Rangitata Highway, SH 1 36.57 km
12. At roundabout, take exit 2 onto West Street, SH 1 83.97 km
13. Turn left onto Colombo Street 1.80 km
14. Arrive at destination 0 m
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