Arthur's Pass Village 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
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The price is 2.101.369 ₫ per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
2.101.369 ₫
2.416.621 ₫ total
18 Mar - 19 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! (314 reviews)
The rooms are nice, the views all around are wonderful, location is convenient. But really the reason i gave it 5 stars is due to the proprietor. Fiona is generous, affable, helpful, and just generally lovely host.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

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 1.748.854 ₫ per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
1.748.854 ₫
2.011.252 ₫ total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5 reviews)
Great location, good communication. Good place for a backpacker. The room was a little crowded and dated but clean. Good kitchen.

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Mountain House
Wilderness Lodge Arthurs Pass

Wilderness Lodge Arthurs Pass

3 out of 5
State Highway 73 Arthur's Pass Village
Stay at this lodge in Arthur's Pass National Park. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Historic Village Walk and Devils Punchbowl ...
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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