Arthur's Pass

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Arthur's Pass is one of the few roads connecting the East and West sides of New Zealand's South Island. The road winds it way through a mountain pass with beautiful and dramatic scenery. The area is great for outdoor activities such as hiking, or spotting waterfalls and the Kea (=alpine parrots).
Arthur's Pass is one of the few roads connecting the East and West sides of New Zealand's South Island. The road winds it way through a mountain pass with beautiful and dramatic scenery. The area is great for outdoor activities such as hiking, or spotting waterfalls and the Kea (=alpine parrots).
Arthur’s Pass, New Zealand
During my travels by bicycle in New Zealand, I treated myself to the Tranz Alpine which goes from the west to the east coast of the South Island, or the other way around. This was taken from the train. The yellow flowers called broom (cytisus scoparius) aren't really flowers although beautiful, they are considered a weed and a threat to the native flora and fauna. I also rode in the Coastal Pacific train which borders the eastern coast of the island finishing in the port town of Picton.
As you come out the West Coast side of Arthur's Pass the view of the mountains is spectacular. #LifeAtExpedia
The Bealey Hotel

The Bealey Hotel

4 out of 5
12858 W Coast Rd Arthur's Pass Canterbury
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Arthur's Pass Alpine Motel

Arthur's Pass Alpine Motel

3.5 out of 5
52 Main Road Arthur's Pass National Park Canterbury
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Mountain House

Mountain House

2 out of 5
84 W Coast Rd Arthur's Pass National Park Canterbury
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Reviews of Arthur's Pass

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Top Destination
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

There are 2 cafes in town with marginal food. Otherwise it was a nice stop.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Avalanche Peak is incredible.

4/5 - Good

Tom

It is a beautiful area, but unfortunately the day I arrived it started raining and continued the next day. Had to close the road later that day do to flooding in the area.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Gorgeous views all around town and It seemed a friendly spot! Watch out for the kea at the general store, cool to see but also a sneaky mayhem monster that stole four lunches right off people's plates/laps just while I was there

Cities near Arthur's Pass

Castle Hill Conservation Area is an awesome place for a morning stroll. Good photo compositions can be found all over the place. We didn't get great light that day but at least some moody clouds.

Castle Hill

The views driving through Arthur's Pass are beautiful and the color and smell of the flowering lupines are amazing.

Bealey

Arthur's Pass is one of the few roads connecting the East and West sides of New Zealand's South Island. The road winds it way through a mountain pass with beautiful and dramatic scenery. The area is great for outdoor activities such as hiking, or spotting waterfalls and the Kea (=alpine parrots).

Arthur's Pass National Park

Misty lake

Lake Pearson