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Arthur's Pass, Christchurch Overview

Arthur’s Pass, located in the Southern Alps, is a mountain pass connecting Christchurch to the West Coast via State Highway 73. As part of Arthur’s Pass National Park, established in 1929, it offers dramatic alpine scenery, native bush, and a range of activities like hiking, birdwatching, and exploring waterfalls. Popular trails include the Devil’s Punchbowl Falls track and the Avalanche Peak climb, attracting nature enthusiasts and adventurers. The small Arthur’s Pass Village serves as a base for visitors.

Along the eastern half of the divide lies sprawling expanses of beech forests and riverbeds while the western half comprises rivers flowing through deep canyons and gorges, flanked by imposing forested mountains. One of the best ways to take in the pure and natural scenery is through the renowned TranzAlpine Service railroad that carves through the region. One of the most popular activities among travellers in the region is mountaineering and hiking into the national park. Skiers and snowboarders can head to the Temple Basin Ski Area and ride some of the freshest snow in the country. The area is also known for being the native habitat of the famous flightless kea bird, one of the only species of alpine parrots.

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