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Explore Arthur's Pass National Park

Arthurs Pass National Park, Canterbury, New Zealand
Arthurs Pass National Park
Canterbury, New Zealand

Arthur's Pass National Park is located in the heart of the Southern Alps, in the Canterbury region of New Zealand.

Established in 1929, Arthur's Pass National Park offers a wide range of attractions including snow-capped mountains, forests, tussock grasslands, rivers and wetlands. There are a wide range of walking and tramping tracks available in the park.

Accommodation for visitors to Arthur's Pass National Park is available in the small town of Arthur's Pass, located in the centre of the park. There is also a wide range of backcountry huts and several campgrounds located in and around Arthur's Pass National Park.

Arthur's Pass National Park Activities

Arthurs Pass National Park, Canterbury, New Zealand
Arthurs Pass National Park
Canterbury, New Zealand

Activities in Arthur's Pass National Park include:

  • Bushwalking, tramping
  • Mountain biking
  • Mountaineering
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking, canoeing
  • Swimming
  • Bird watching
  • Camping, picknicking

Arthur's Pass National Park Conservation

The Arthur's Pass National Park is managed by the Department of Conservation. Some things to remember include:

  • Do not take dogs or other animals into the reserve
  • Light fires only in designated areas
  • Take your rubbish away with you
  • Do not remove or disturb any artifacts or other historic remains
  • Camp only in designated camping areas

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