Top Things to do in Arthur's Pass National Park
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The 10 Best Things to do in Arthur's Pass National Park, South Island
Discover the best top things to do in Arthur's Pass National Park, New Zealand including Avalanche Peak Route, Temple Basin Ski Area, Arthur's Pass National Park Visitor Centre, Otira Viaduct Lookout, Bealey Spur, Arthur's Pass Chapel, Arthur's Pass Walking Track, Devils Punchbowl Walking Track, Bealey Valley Track, O'Malleys Track.
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1. Avalanche Peak Route
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5.0 based on 22 reviews
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Reviewed By stevesH3646UX - Christchurch, New Zealand
Another great trip and very lucky to have a still day on the top. You do need a good level of fitness to fully appreciate and be prepared for quick changes of weather.
2. Temple Basin Ski Area
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4.5 based on 14 reviews
Temple Basin is an amazing ski area in the middle of New Zealand's Southern Alps, in Arthurs Pass National Park.It's Club-based which means it's all about fun and good times. International press has rated it one of the best snowboarding areas in the world. It's not for the faint hearted, because there is a hike up the hill but once there the accommodation is right beside the lifts
3. Arthur's Pass National Park Visitor Centre
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4.5 based on 215 reviews
Reviewed By klvmar
We stopped at the Arthur's Pass Visitor Center after a foggy, rainy drive from Greymouth, en route to Christchurch. It was a nice break from the weather. The staff said it was generally rainy in that area...although all of the postcards show bright sunny days. Regardless, the Visitor Centre had a nice selection of maps, postcards, pins, and clothing and the staff was helpful and informative about the remainder of our journey.
4. Otira Viaduct Lookout
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4.5 based on 202 reviews
Reviewed By Hondarider1 - Auckland, New Zealand
Great spot to stop and view the Otira viaduct construction Keas wee cheeky and kept all the visitors entertained. Don’t stray too far from your car or motorcycle or the Keas will have a field day
5. Bealey Spur
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4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By TheVeggieCoeliac - Brampton, United Kingdom
Amazing walk! Starts off winding uphill through beautiful native forest, then out onto the grassy tops. Even from part way up you can get amazing views up and down the valley, with mountains in all directions. Carry on up across a bog and through more forest until you get to the Bealey Hut where you can stay overnight (check DOC website for payment/rules). There is a toilet here and drinking water from a tank, although they suggest you boil the water before drinking. You don't get good views from the hut, but if you have time I would recommend continuing on across the grassy clearing, through the forest and out onto the ridgeline at the top. There are good views from anywhere on this ridgeline, but for the best views, keep going up until you get to the big stone cairn. Breathtaking 360 degree views from up there! Some people continued their walk further along the ridge from that point, but as it was very cold and windy, I headed back down the same way I came. This is a long walk (5-6 hours) which does go quite steeply uphill, so be aware of that when planning your day. I would recommend proper sturdy hiking boots to save your feet and prevent twisted ankles. The path was also quite wet in several areas when I went, so keep that in mind.
6. Arthur's Pass Chapel
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4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By traveller_76587 - San Francisco, United States
Blissful place to stop by and get some great views. The service was in full swing and we had s nice time with kids attending the service in a small town. Lovely views from and around the chapel.
7. Arthur's Pass Walking Track
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4.5 based on 99 reviews
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Reviewed By May1213 - Singapore, Singapore
The walking track has very beautiful surrounding overlooking high mountains and waterfall. The walk to Devil Punchbowl Waterfall is quite easy but with staircase-climbing. A very pleasant walk in this beautiful place surrounded by mountains, water, plants, rocks. Arthur's Pass is quite windy.
8. Devils Punchbowl Walking Track
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4.5 based on 147 reviews
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Reviewed By ksarman - Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar
Right on village s Downtown, there is a car park near by the river Trail is easy with some stairs After 20 mins you ll end up on the stage front of the waterfall Nice spot
9. Bealey Valley Track
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By nji1000 - Ditchling, United Kingdom
This 40-60 minute walk is a great choice to stretch the legs and soak up the atmosphere of the national park. Much less popular than the waterfall tramp, it offer some peace an quiet (on a peak day in holiday season we met less than 10 people on the walk). About half of the walk is through delightful mountain rainforest and teh other half is over either swamp (boardwalk) or alongside the Bealey river, a delight of cascades and rushing water. There are some beautiful mosses and lichens to see as well as views up and across to snow capped peaks.
10. O'Malleys Track
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
