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Things to see in Arthur's Pass National Park (New Zealand): 44 places and when to go
Arthur's Pass National Park is a town in New Zealand, and this site lists 44 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (26), Mountains (18), Nature (15). The best known are Mount Rolleston, Avalanche Peak and Mount Damfool. The best time to come is October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 15 h 09 of daylight, and in June, 8 h 51. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- New Zealand · -42.9439, 171.5628
- Places
- 44 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (26) · Mountains (18) · Nature (15) · Architecture (1) · Snow (1) · Temples (1)
- Best time
- October to April.
- Also possible
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- CHC Christchurch, 99 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mount Davie, at 2,280 m.
What to see in Arthur's Pass National Park
The places in and around Arthur's Pass National Park, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Mount RollestonMountain in Arthur's Pass National Park, New Zealand5.5 km
- Avalanche PeakMountain in New Zealand2.2 km
- Mount DamfoolMountain in New Zealand13 km
- Mount BealeyHill in New Zealand2.9 km
- Mount DavieMountain in New Zealand14 km
- Mount GizehMountain in New Zealand14 km
- Mount GuinevereMountain in Selwyn District, New Zealand6.1 km
- Mount OatesMountain in New Zealand8.4 km
- Mount ScottMountain in the Canterbury Region, New Zealand9.9 km
- Mount WilliamsMountain in Arthur's Pass National Park, New Zealand5.6 km
- Mount WilsonHill in the South Island, New Zealand9.5 km
- Avoca GlacierGlacier in New Zealand15 km
- Bealey BridgeNew Zealand bridge8.9 km
- Cahill GlacierGlacier in New Zealand15 km
- Cronin GlacierGlacier in New Zealand14 km
- Mount SpeightMountain in New Zealand14 km
- Temple BasinSki field in the South Island of New Zealand4.1 km
- Anti Crow HutHut in New Zealand7.5 km
- Arthur's Pass ChapelChapel in New Zealand407 m
- Barker HutHiking14 km
- Bealey HutHiking12 km
- Bealey Spur HutHiking9.9 km
- Canterbury University Snow Sports Club (CUSSC) LodgeMountains · Hiking4.1 km
- Carrington HutHiking9.5 km
And the other 20, by what you come to do:
- Mountains: Christchurch Tramping Club Lodge, Ferrier Lodge (Temple Basin Ski Area), Kennedy Lodge, The West Coast Alpine Club, Waimakariri Falls Hut
- Hiking: Edwards Hut, Goat Pass Hut, Hawdon Hut, Hunts Creek Hut, Jacks Hut, Julia Hut, Lagoon Saddle A Frame Hut, Lagoon Saddle Hut, Mid Taipo Hut, Mingha Bivouac, Mount Aicken, New Zealand Alpine Club Lodge, Sudden Valley Bivouac, Temple Basin, Upper Deception Hut
When to go to Arthur's Pass National Park
The best time to visit Arthur's Pass National Park is October to April; also possible: May to September. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time14:50
- FebBest time13:42
- MarBest time12:21
- AprBest time10:49
- MayPossible9:32
- JunPossible8:51
- JulPossible9:08
- AugPossible10:14
- SepPossible11:43
- OctBest time13:12
- NovBest time14:31
- DecBest time15:09
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 15 h 09 of daylight, and in June, 8 h 51. In January, 43 of the 44 places are at their best.
When to go to New Zealand in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Arthur's Pass National Park
The nearest main airport is Christchurch International Airport (CHC, Christchurch), 99 km as the crow flies. How to get around New Zealand (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Hokitika35 places52 km
- Greymouth21 places59 km
- Waikari10 places85 km
- Amberley6 places98 km
- Kaiapoi6 places101 km
- Ashburton, New Zealand7 places107 km
And all of New Zealand, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Arthur's Pass National Park?
The best known: Mount Rolleston, Avalanche Peak, Mount Damfool, Mount Bealey, Mount Davie. In all, 44 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Arthur's Pass National Park?
October to April; also possible: May to September. In December there are 15 h 09 of daylight, and in June, 8 h 51.
How do you get to Arthur's Pass National Park?
The nearest main airport is Christchurch International Airport (CHC), 99 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Arthur's Pass National Park as the destination and these 44 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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