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State Highway 1 (South Island) rest areas
14 stops along 929 km from Picton to Invercargill, through Marlborough, Canterbury, Otago. Distances are measured along the highway.
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Stops from Picton to Invercargill
Listed from Picton (km 0) towards Invercargill. Driving the other way, read the list from the bottom up.
| km | Stop | To next |
|---|---|---|
| Marlborough | ||
| 0 | Service centre near Picton Service centre Toilets Picnic tables | 19 km |
| 19 | Rest area near Tuamarina Rest area Picnic tables | 50 km |
| 69 | Rest area near Ward Rest area Toilets Picnic tables | 67 km |
| Canterbury | ||
| 136 | Rest area near Rakautara Rest area No toilets | 49 km |
| 185 | Rest area near Tarapuhi Rest area Picnic tables | 4 km |
| 188 | Rest area near Hundalee Rest area Picnic tables | 24 km |
| 213 | Rest area near Parnassus Rest area | 30 km |
| 243 | Rest area near Blythe Valley Rest area Toilets | 103 km |
| 345 | Rest area near Prebbleton Rest area | 161 km |
| 506 | Rest area near Pareora Rest area Picnic tables | 146 km |
| Otago | ||
| 652 | Rest area near Waikouaiti Rest area | 96 km |
| 748 | Rest area near Clarksville Rest area Picnic tables | 17 km |
| 765 | Rest area near Benhar Rest area Picnic tables | 11 km |
| 776 | Rest area near Te Houka Rest area Picnic tables | |
Kilometres are approximate, measured along the mapped highway from its first stop end. Use them to plan breaks, not as exact exit distances.