Arthur's Pass, Arthur's Pass National Park

Name: Arthur's Pass
Address: Arthur's Pass National Park, New Zealand

#7 among attractions in Arthur's Pass National Park

Mountain pass, Nature

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Arthur's Pass, a mountain pass in the Southern Alps of the South Island of New Zealand, marks part of the boundary between the West Coast and Canterbury regions. Located 140 km from Christchurch and 95 km from Greymouth, the pass comprises part of a saddle between the valleys of the Otira River and of the Bealey River. Arthur's Pass lies on the border of the Selwyn and Westland districts. ()

Alternative names: Maximum elevation: 3018 ftCoordinates: 42°54'11"S, 171°33'43"E

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Arthur's Pass – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Temple Basin, Avalanche Peak, Arthur's Pass, Mount Rolleston.

0.8 miSE
Hiking, Alpine hut
Temple Basin, Arthur's Pass National Park
22 min walk • Temple Basin is a club skifield in Arthur's Pass, in New Zealand's South Island. Operated by two clubs, the Temple Basin Ski Club, and the Canterbury University Snow Sports Club, the ski area has 3 rope tows, two on-site lodges, two shelters and a ski school and ski shop.
3.1 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Avalanche Peak, Arthur's Pass National Park
78 min walk • Avalanche Peak is a 1,833 metres peak in the Arthur's Pass National Park in New Zealand. It is subject to avalanches in the winter, hence its name.
2.5 miS
Locality
Arthur's Pass
65 min walk • Hiking and tramping opportunities abound in Arthur's Pass, with a network of well-maintained trails that cater to all levels of fitness and experience. The famous Arthur's Pass National Park is a playground for adventurous souls, boasting diverse landscapes including...
2.4 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Rolleston, Arthur's Pass National Park
62 min walk • Mount Rolleston is a prominent peak in Arthur's Pass National Park in the South Island of New Zealand. It was named by the surveyor Arthur Dudley Dobson in 1864, who observed the peak while searching for a route through the Southern Alps to the West Coast gold fields.
5.5 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Franklin, Arthur's Pass National Park
140 min walk • Mount Franklin is located 12 kilometres northeast of Arthur's Pass, and is the second tallest of the New Zealand mountains with this name. It forms part of the ridge of the Southern Alps. As such, it is located close to the border between the Canterbury and West Coast regions.
2.9 miN
Tunnel
Otira Tunnel, Otira
74 min walk • The Otira Tunnel is a railway tunnel on the Midland Line in the South Island of New Zealand, between Otira and Arthur's Pass. It runs under the Southern Alps from Arthur's Pass to Otira – a length of over 8.5 kilometres.

Arthur's Pass, Arthur's Pass National Park

Facts and practical information

Arthur's Pass – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Temple Basin, Arthur's Pass National Park

Avalanche Peak, Arthur's Pass National Park

Arthur's Pass

Mount Rolleston, Arthur's Pass National Park

Mount Franklin, Arthur's Pass National Park

Otira Tunnel, Otira