Arthur's Pass 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).
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

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The Bealey Hotel

The Bealey Hotel

4 out of 5
12858 W Coast Rd Arthur's Pass Canterbury
Stay at this hotel in Arthur's Pass. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (175 reviews)
Room was spacious. Staff was pleasant & efficient. Views from room were spectacular. Room would have been better if it had a small two burner electric range top, a microwave and toaster.

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

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The Bealey Hotel
Arthur's Pass Alpine Motel

Arthur's Pass Alpine Motel

3.5 out of 5
52 Main Road Arthur's Pass National Park Canterbury
The price is NZ$151 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
NZ$151
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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 Village Bach

Mountain Village Bach

Arthur's Pass Canterbury
The price is NZ$193 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
NZ$193
20 Feb - 21 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! (173 reviews)
Very good P accomodation. Served our needs very well. Thorouppghly enjoyed all the walks we managed to squeeze into our one night stay. Communication with our host excellent. Information regarding facilities very easy to follow.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 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! (173 reviews)
Very good P accomodation. Served our needs very well. Thorouppghly enjoyed all the walks we managed to squeeze into our one night stay. Communication with our host excellent. Information regarding facilities very easy to follow.

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Mountain Village Bach
A quite gateway in the mountain! Cass cottage 1 - Lake Pearson, Authur's Pass

A quite gateway in the mountain! Cass cottage 1 - Lake Pearson, Authur's Pass

Lake Pearson Canterbury Region
Stay at this cabin in Lake Pearson. Enjoy patios.
10/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
We stayed in Cottage #1, it was comfortable ,super clean, everything we needed was there and worked, so that was much appreciated. But the real bonus staying here is getting to meet Barrie, the host - he was friendly, welcoming and great to talk to. If you are in the area, this is the place to ...

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

A quite gateway in the mountain! Cass cottage 1 - Lake Pearson, Authur's Pass
Cottage within the magical gardens of Flaxmere

Cottage within the magical gardens of Flaxmere

Hurunui Masons Flat
Stay at this golf cottage in Masons Flat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Flaxmere Garden and Hawarden Golf Club are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (103 reviews)
Our host was very welcoming informative and helpful.The location is unique and outstanding.The cottage provides very good accomodation.

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Cottage within the magical gardens of Flaxmere
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Reviews of Arthur's Pass

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Top destination
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5/5 - Excellent

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Peaceful and stunning. A great place to escape to.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

We’ll be back

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Wonderful walks to waterfalls through the alpine forests - stunning scenery. Loved every moment and will definitely be back to spend more time exploring the area.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

only minor negative is there was no decent sized store so we were caught out as we had very little supplies and were expecting to dine out for dinner but there were no dinner options in the town and the Bealey Pub was 8 kms away so no chance to drink

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Management could not be more helpful in ensuring our stay was memorable.

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

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