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Snow-capped peaks abound on the route from Christchurch in the east to Greymouth on the rugged West Coast. Arthur’s Pass Township is only a small settlement on this dramatic road, first carved into the mountains in 1864 and later joined, in 1923, by the spectacular TranzAlpine Railway.
On the western side of the Alps, where the rainfall is high, the park is clad in a dense and varied rainforest and on the drier eastern slopes, mountain beech forests and tussock-covered river flats predominate.
Exploring the park
Many of the peaks in the National Park area are over 2,000 m, with the highest being Mount Murchison at 2,400 m.
There are plenty of day walks: of particular note are the Bealey Valley Track, which is a three- to four-hour walk through Mountain Beech forests, or the walk to Devil’s Punchbowl, where a waterfall cascades magnificently over 100 meters.
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Suggested itinerary featuring Arthur's Pass National Park
This sample itinerary will give you an idea of what is possible when you travel in Arthur's Pass National Park, and showcases routes we know work particularly well. Treat this as inspiration, because your trip will be created uniquely by one of our specialists.
Places near Arthur's Pass National Park
- Hokitika 56 kilometers away
- Punakaiki 96 kilometers away
- Christchurch 109 kilometers away
- Hanmer Springs 114 kilometers away
- Fox & Franz Josef Glaciers 139 kilometers away
- Lake Tekapo 147 kilometers away
- Mount Cook National Park 148 kilometers away
- Akaroa & Banks Peninsula 149 kilometers away
- South Island 166 kilometers away
- Kaikoura 184 kilometers away
- Twizel 188 kilometers away
- Kahurangi National Park 212 kilometers away
- Nelson 235 kilometers away
- Abel Tasman National Park 253 kilometers away
- Blenheim 253 kilometers away
- Collingwood & Farewell Spit 270 kilometers away
- Picton 273 kilometers away
- Lake Wanaka 276 kilometers away
- Marlborough Sounds 290 kilometers away
- Arrowtown 312 kilometers away
- Wellington 324 kilometers away
- Queenstown 329 kilometers away
- Glenorchy 332 kilometers away
- The Otago Peninsula 333 kilometers away
- Dunedin 337 kilometers away
- Milford Sound 350 kilometers away
- The Kapiti Coast 366 kilometers away
- Martinborough 375 kilometers away
- Wairarapa & surrounds 384 kilometers away
- Greytown 384 kilometers away
- Te Anau & Manapouri 412 kilometers away
- Whanganui National Park 444 kilometers away
- Doubtful Sound 448 kilometers away
- The Catlins 450 kilometers away
- Taranaki & New Plymouth 482 kilometers away
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Accommodation choices for Arthur's Pass National Park
We've selected a range of accommodation options for when you visit Arthur's Pass National Park. Our choices usually come recommended for their character, facilities and service or location. Our specialists always aim to suggest properties that match your preferences.
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Wilderness Lodge
Arthur's Pass National Park