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Arthurs Pass National Park

Arthur's Pass, previously called Camping Flat then Bealey Flats, and for some time officially Arthur Pass, is a township in the Southern Alps of the South Island of New Zealand, located in the Selwyn district. It is a popular base for exploring Arthur's Pass National Park.

Type Place

Why go

  • Settlement in Canterbury, New Zealand.
  • Served by Lake Haupiri/Gloriavale Christian Community Airport.

History

Arthur's Pass, previously called Camping Flat then Bealey Flats, and for some time officially Arthur Pass, is a township in the Southern Alps of the South Island of New Zealand, located in the Selwyn district. It is a popular base for exploring Arthur's Pass National Park.

Restaurants & places to go

Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · 85 West Coast Road, Arthur's Pass, 7875 · arthurspasscafe.co.nz
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Restaurant · restaurant · 12858 West Coast Road, Arthur's Pass, 7580 · thebealeyhotel.co.nz
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Cafe · cafe · 109 West Coast Road, 7875
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Airports

Lake Haupiri/Gloriavale Christian Community Airport 40 km to the centre
WTC, NZ
Outdoor

Where to stay

6484c State Highway 73, Otira 7875, New Zealand · rata-lodge.co.nz
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11075 West Coast Road, Grasmere Road, 8154, New Zealand · grasmerenz.com
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Arthur's Pass National Park 84 West Coast Road, Arthur's Pass Village 7875, New Zealand · mountainhouseap.mydirectstay.com
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Otira Hotel, State Highway 73, Westland, Otira 7875, New Zealand · otirahotel.co.nz
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12858 West Coast Road, Canterbury, Arthur's Pass 7850, New Zealand · thebealeyhotel.com
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30 Cloudesley Road, Arthur's Pass Village 7580, New Zealand · arthurspassecolodge.co.nz
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52 West Coast Road, Arthur's Pass Village 7875, New Zealand · apam.co.nz
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
October – March

The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.

Shoulder season
April – May, September

Milder and quieter, with better value.

Worth avoiding
June – August

The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Lake Haupiri/Gloriavale Christian Community Airport. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Arthurs Pass National Park. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
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Tours & experiences