Arthur's Pass, New Zealand

Travel Blogs from Arthur's Pass (40)

Crossing the Alps, Arthur
Crossing the Alps
Dec 27, 2006

... West Coast. The journey was meant to be an experience in itself, as we would be crossing the Southern Alps through Arthur's Pass. We started off across the Canterbury Plains; a huge flat expanse populated largely by livestock. Contented cows grazed the ...

A travel blog entry by fyrelizard
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Rock and Food Formations, Arthur
Rock and Food Formations
Dec 11, 2003

... These mountains form a spine down the south island and create all manner of climates and spectacular vistas. The ascent to Arthur's Pass is really a series of climbs, first into the unattractive scrubland of Porter's Pass with its primitive ski areas, ...

A travel blog entry by mbgower
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Drive of my life, Arthur
Drive of my life
Apr 23, 2007

April 23rd, 2007 - The Drive of my Life Wow.

A travel blog entry by ebenbolter
In Mountain country, Arthur
In Mountain country
Feb 20, 2007

Second day in Arthur's Pass. Went up Avalanche Peak (1100 metres vertically) and then walked a fair bit along the Crow Hut track (which meant I climbed even more) to get better views of Mt. Rollerston (or something like that). The walk was very steep in ...

A travel blog entry by autista

Forum Discussions on Arthur's Pass (4)

Where to live in New Zealand?
Posted on Jan 2, 2008, 09:58:49
... . Christchurch is also in excellent proximity to the Southern Alps, and you can go for tramps (hikes) in Arthur's Pass National Park (or try the new mountain bike trail just opened there), as well as go fly fishing, kayaking, surfing (the beaches of ...
South Island Itinerary
Posted on Oct 26, 2009, 05:02:14
... worth stopping by). So far we know we'll be going to Abela Tasman, Golden Bay, Franz Joseph Glacier, Arthur's Pass, Queenstown, Milford Sound, Christchurch, Akeroa, Kaikoura, Dunedin. If you know any places/things/experiences not to be missed ...
Lake Tekapo & Cromwell
Posted on Jul 5, 2006, 20:42:32
... -26th); a visit to the glaciers and a night further north enjoying your west coast sunset (27th); a cross-country drive over Arthur's Pass and on to Kaikoura for the magic (28th); and a short drive to Christchurch on the 29th for a final meander and an ...
Lake Tekapo & Cromwell
Posted on Jul 4, 2006, 05:55:39
... /Greymouth are all small towns with not an awful lot to do apart from provide the gateway to the glaciers or Arthur's Pass. What you will get is magnificent sunsets and a very relaxing atmosphere to put the icing on your 'unforgettable trip' ...

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