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 WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (173 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 January 2026

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The Bealey Hotel
Mountain House

Mountain House

2 out of 5
84 W Coast Rd Arthur's Pass National Park Canterbury
The price is SAR 246 per night from Jan 29 to Jan 30
SAR 246
SAR 284 total
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Arthur's Pass National Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Historic Village Walk and Devils ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
Nice hostel with good kitchen space

Reviewed on 11 January 2026

Mountain House
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 SAR 293 per night from Feb 1 to Feb 2
SAR 293
SAR 338 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Arthur's Pass National Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (313 reviews)
Cozy, one of our favourite hotels, clean, full kitchen, had everything we needed, beautiful location

Reviewed on 29 December 2025

Arthur's Pass Alpine Motel
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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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (165 reviews)
central location

Reviewed on 22 January 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! (9 reviews)
All was more than allright! The cottage is well arranged, clean and equiped smartly. We've got a nice stay.Our host was disponible and discret.

Reviewed on 20 January 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
Book a stay at this golf cottage in Masons Flat. Enjoy free WiFi, private pools, and a garden. Popular attractions Flaxmere Garden and Hawarden Golf Club are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (100 reviews)
A quiet location surrounded by beautiful gardens.

Reviewed on 22 January 2026

Cottage within the magical gardens of Flaxmere
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Reviews of Arthur's Pass

4.6
Top Destination
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

There are 2 cafes in town with marginal food. Otherwise it was a nice stop.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Avalanche Peak is incredible.

4/5 - Good

Tom

It is a beautiful area, but unfortunately the day I arrived it started raining and continued the next day. Had to close the road later that day do to flooding in the area.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Gorgeous views all around town and It seemed a friendly spot! Watch out for the kea at the general store, cool to see but also a sneaky mayhem monster that stole four lunches right off people's plates/laps just while I was there