Look familiar? Castle Hill was the site of the battle scens in the movie 'Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe'. It is in a privately owned station on the road from Christchurch... more
On leaving Arthur's Pass State Highway 73 runs through Otira Gorge over the Otira Viaduct. After climbing down from the mountains you have a choice.
Follow SH 73 along the Taramakau River to Kamara... more
I found this sign (I collect photos of funny or interesting signs from around the world) in the Parking lot of Arthurs' Pass, where our cruise bus was parked for our excursion into the mountains. It... more
It rained on our Arthur's Pass hike maybe half the time, but we still got some rays coming through, and hey, when you are there from USA only for the day, you take what you can get and be happy! My... more
The Otira Gorge is west of Arthur's Pass. It is a steep gorge and until recently was only able to be traversed by a narrow winding road that was dangerous due... more
A must see while in the past for either 20mins or 2 days is the Department of Conservation office (or as us Kiwis say "DOC" as in the dwarf).There is heaps of... more
Endemic to the Southern Alps of New Zealand, the Kea is the world’s only alpine parrot. One of the world’s most intelligent creatures, the Kea is a notorious... more
Keas are native alpine parrots, and like all parrots, they are intelligent, cheeky and mischevious. In particular, they seem to have a real fondness for rubber,... more
I dithered for a while - should Lake Lyndon be Things To Do or Off The Beaten Path? Well, it isn't really off the beaten path - you are going to drive right by... more
Make sure you stop off at some of the lookouts along the way on your drive from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass...there is so much to see along the way!!! The... more
This is the first time I have seen an acrons tree. These has dried up in time for Christmas decoration at home.I was so tempted to bring home a big one but I... more
Every visitor to Arthur’s Pass can enjoy the magnificant sceneries because it is so close to hand. From the highway you can view Mt Rolleston which rises... more
Just opposite the Castle Hill is the Castle Hill Station. Castle Hill Station is a working farm, no access.The backdrop is a beautiful mountain. The farm is... more
just don't drive like the devil is behind you, stop the car, get out, have a picnic better.....take a walk, explore whats beyond the road. Castle Hill, Cave... more
It is cold and wet as we stand on the train station, and we wait and wait and wait. Eventually the train turns up, 40 minutes late.We have reserved seats, and... more
I had been sleeping all the way from Franz Josef Glacier, but once we start to climb up through Arthur's Pass, I defy anybody to sleep. It is so steep, with the... more
The Visitor information centre is a great place to start your trip or adventure in the region, with a lot of maps and information to be found here. There's also... more
This is a great day hike or overnight trip just out of Arthurs Pass. Bealey Spur starts just before the Bealey Pub and heads upwards through Beech Forest to a... more
You will come across Lake Lyndon on State Highway 73.A fishing license must be produced for fishing in the Lake.Trout and Salmon could be found in the Lake. more
you can also walk on the stony river bed, looking for Greenstone which is sometimes swept from the Rainforest Rivers of the West Coast into the Waimak....is... more
We have a quick look around the little town and its visitor's centre, before making our way to the train station. There is a three dimentional model of the park... more
It all looks very perilous, with the road snaking itself up the mounatin, clinging to the hillside by its bare teeth. Quite an experience. I am convinced that... more
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Arthur's Pass was named after Arthur Dobson who made the first survey of the pass in 1864.
To get to the West Coast from Christchurch, we took State Highway 73 which passes over Arthur's Pass.
The...
I believe one of the rites of passage when it comes to travel is to at some point drive through the South Island of New Zealand. If it is not officially written in a book somewhere, I will make sure...
Arthurs Pass National Park. The guide books will tell you that within its 950 square kilometers are the majestic peaks of Murchieson, Rolleston and several others soaring above 2000 meters. They will...
Going to University in Christchurch, Arthurs Pass was one of the closest escapes to the wild. Only 2hours drive from Chch - it's really easy to get to.
There are too many walks to talk about so I'll...
Arthur's Pass was discovered by Europeans in 1864. Arthur Dudley Dobson was a surveyor who was tasked to find a suitable way across the Southern Alps from the Waimakariri valley. The settlement was......
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