Arthur's Pass Travel Guide

Tourist 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

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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 Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (180 reviews)
Fantastic location, stunning scenary

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

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The Bealey Hotel
Mountain Village Bach

Mountain Village Bach

Arthur's Pass Canterbury
The price is AU$166 per night from 28 Mar to 29 Mar
AU$166
28 Mar - 29 Mar
includes taxes & fees
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! (176 reviews)
Great location

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Mountain Village Bach
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 AU$126 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
AU$126
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Arthur's Pass National Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (314 reviews)
The rooms are nice, the views all around are wonderful, location is convenient. But really the reason i gave it 5 stars is due to the proprietor. Fiona is generous, affable, helpful, and just generally lovely host.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Arthur's Pass Alpine Motel
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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! (176 reviews)
Great location

Reviewed on 22 Feb 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! (13 reviews)
The location, cabin and scenery The cabin was beautiful inside, new furniture and design, super comfortable and just comfortable! Didn’t expect much being middle of nowhere but it exceeded all expectations.The CASS was a beautiful location halfway on the Arthurs pass, highly recommend!!!Met the owner ...

Reviewed on 12 Feb 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
Stay at this golf cottage in Masons Flat. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Flaxmere Garden and Hawarden Golf Club are located ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (132 reviews)
Lovely host, lovely gardens, & lovely tranquility. Unfortunate plumbing issue, but fixed quickly, with much apology. Recommend.

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

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

4.9
Top destination
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5 - Excellent 89%
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Peaceful and stunning. A great place to escape to.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

We’ll be back

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Wonderful walks to waterfalls through the alpine forests - stunning scenery. Loved every moment and will definitely be back to spend more time exploring the area.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

only minor negative is there was no decent sized store so we were caught out as we had very little supplies and were expecting to dine out for dinner but there were no dinner options in the town and the Bealey Pub was 8 kms away so no chance to drink

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Management could not be more helpful in ensuring our stay was memorable.

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