Arthur's Pass National Park Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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).
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 trip to Avalanche peak is demanding. The last part is pretty scary, but the views from the top are breathtaking.
Arthur's Pass Alpine Motel

Arthur's Pass Alpine Motel

3.5 out of 5
52 Main Road Arthur's Pass National Park Canterbury
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$170 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$170
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Arthur's Pass National Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (313 reviews)
Cozy, one of our favourite hotels, clean, full kitchen, had everything we needed, beautiful location

Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Arthur's Pass Alpine Motel
Mountain House

Mountain House

2 out of 5
84 W Coast Rd Arthur's Pass National Park Canterbury
The price is NZ$126 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
NZ$126
23 Feb - 24 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Arthur's Pass National Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Historic Village Walk and Devils ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Nice hostel with good kitchen space

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Mountain House
Mountain Village Bach

Mountain Village Bach

Arthur's Pass Canterbury
The price is NZ$193 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
NZ$193
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this cottage in Arthur's Pass National Park. Enjoy patios. Popular attractions Historic Village Walk and Devils Punchbowl Waterfall are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (168 reviews)
We loved the mountain setting and the bach though basic was perfectly comfortable for our needs

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Mountain Village Bach
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Mountain Village Bach

Mountain Village Bach

Arthur's Pass Canterbury
Stay at this cottage in Arthur's Pass National Park. Enjoy patios. Popular attractions Historic Village Walk and Devils Punchbowl Waterfall are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (168 reviews)
We loved the mountain setting and the bach though basic was perfectly comfortable for our needs

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Mountain Village Bach
Gorgeous family-sized rustic Holiday Chalet in Arthurs Pass. Tranquil setting!

Gorgeous family-sized rustic Holiday Chalet in Arthurs Pass. Tranquil setting!

Arthur's Pass National Park Canterbury
Stay at this chalet in Arthur's Pass National Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Historic Village Walk and Devils Punchbowl ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
Overall a good place if looking to stay in the area as there are limited choices. Access to house was via lockbox/key which was easy. House itself had plenty of room, with a spacious common room with fireplace as well as firewood/kindling/coal provided. Radiators in every room for heat, which was ...

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Gorgeous family-sized rustic Holiday Chalet in Arthurs Pass. Tranquil setting!
We are just about 3 minutes from city centre of Arthurs Pass

We are just about 3 minutes from city centre of Arthurs Pass

Arthur's Pass Village Canterbury
Stay at this holiday home in Arthur's Pass National Park. Enjoy a fitness centre, laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Historic Village ...
We are just about 3 minutes from city centre of Arthurs Pass
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Popular places to visit

Temple Basin, Arthur’s Pass, New Zealand

Temple Basin Ski Area

Hit the slopes at Temple Basin Ski Area during your trip to Arthur's Pass National Park. Savour the area's bars and restaurants.

Temple Basin Ski Area

Devils Punchbowl Waterfall

Explore the great outdoors at Devils Punchbowl Waterfall, a lovely green space in Arthur's Pass Village.

Devils Punchbowl Waterfall

Historic Village Walk

Explore the great outdoors at Historic Village Walk, a lovely green space in Arthur's Pass Village.

Historic Village Walk

Activities

Train through mountains in Christchurch

Arthur's Pass Full-Day Tour with TranzAlpine Train and Lunch

NZ$560
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Arthur's Pass Full-Day Tour with TranzAlpine Train and Lunch
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Cities near Arthur's Pass National Park

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

It's spring time

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