See the Canterbury Plains, Waimakariri Gorge, and the Southern Alps, then explore by minivan from Arthur’s Pass, stopping for rain forest walks and a closer look at Cave Stream, Castle Hill, and Waimak Gorge. The Arthur's Pass Village Historic Walk visits a number of sites around the village -- pick up a brochure from the visitor centre. Arthur’s Pass village is one of the highest settlements in the country. The Arthur's Pass Historic Walk is a 1.5 hour journey around the village, it starts at Glasgow Bridge behind the Chapel of the Snows and takes in many of the notable landmarks in this historic settlement.

Here you can gaze into the historic Otira rail tunnel – an epic engineering feat through 8.5 kilometres of rock. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in June.

Highlighting the best of Arthur’s Pass. Before you embark on a walk, let someone responsible know where you are going, and when you intend to return. Make sure you let them know when you return!

The track gradient is generally gentle, with some steep steps either side of Bridal Veil Creek. Arthur’s Pass National Park Visitor Centre SH73, Arthur’s Pass Phone 03 318 9211 8 am – 5 pm (summer), 8.30 am – 4.30 pm (winter) arthurspassvc@doc.govt.nz www.doc.govt.nz Cover: Summit ridge – Avalanche Peak. The short Millennium Walk starts behind the visitor centre and visits a waterfall.

1879: Jacks Hut was built near Rough Creek, Arthur's Pass, as a roadman's hut. Key Tips. The walk consists of a series of panels with photographs of the area in earlier times and some information about the locations significance.

This leisurely, easy walk takes you around Arthur’s Pass village to historic sites.

Time to complete 1 hour 20 minutes (one way).

Historic highlights.

Photo: Pete Brady Arthur’s Pass tramping There is a huge range of tramps in Arthur’s Pass … DESCRIPTION: This leisurely, easy walk takes you around the village to historic sites. At each site photographs show you how the village used to look in the early 1900’s. Arthur's Pass, previously called Camping Flat then Bealey Flats, and for some time officially Arthurs Pass, is a township in the Southern Alps of the South Island of New Zealand, located in the Selwyn district.

It is a popular base for exploring Arthur's Pass National Park.. Arthur's Pass township is about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) south of the mountain pass with the same name. We have reviews of the best places to see in Arthur's Pass National Park. It is a popular base for exploring Arthur's Pass National Park.. Arthur's Pass township is about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) south of the mountain pass with the same name.

"The trail to the waterfall is a well-maintained walking path, but is mostly stairs through a lush alpine forest; so it's a cardio/leg challenge for sure!" Arthur's Pass National Park is a mountaineering mecca, offering a huge choice of classic climbing routes, including specialised challenges for ice climbers and rock climbers. Starting point Start at the Punchbowl, Bealey Chasm (Jacks Hut) or Temple Basin car parks to walk all or part of …

A Ticket of Leave pass will give you free re-entry to Port Arthur as well as the Cascades Female Factory Historic Site in South Hobart and Coal Mines Historic Site in Saltwater River.