Arthur's Pass

Travel 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
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! (174 reviews)
Wonderful place! Super nice staff. We loved the our room with such an amazing view! Breakfast was great also. Thank you for a lovely stay.

Reviewed on 23 Jan 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 HK$623 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
HK$623
HK$719 total
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 HK$660 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
HK$660
HK$910 total
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! (11 reviews)
The cabin was clean and reasonably up to date.Barry was great.

Reviewed on 8 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)
Penny the host is a warm & lovely woman that made us feel so very welcome! The cottage truly is magical & felt like home with all the amenities but with absolutely amazing views of the gardens out of every window! We had a wonderful time lounging & swimming in the salt pool & strolling Penny's extensive ...

Reviewed on 8 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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Beautiful surroundings.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

A good place to stop over & participate in some of the lovely walks & hikes

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Good mountain park with well signed walks.