Arthur's Pass National Park Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
national park in New Zealand
About Arthur's Pass National Park
Arthur’s Pass National Park was established in 1929 and was New Zealand’s third national park and the first one in the South Island. Arthur's Pass was first surveyed in 1864 by Arthur Dudley Dobson to establish which pass was most suitable to build a road to the Goldfields of 'West Canterbury' in Hokitika. The road was built and opened in 1865 with stage coaches operating until 1923 when the Otira rail tunnel was opened. It has a significant place in the history of New Zealand as the rail tunnel was the longest tunnel in the British Commonwealth when it was opened. The rail line and road to Arthur's Pass were considered to be major accomplishments which opened up the west coast of New Zealand to settlement. The landscape is typical of the Southern Alps of New Zealand. On the east side of
Where to Eat in Arthur's Pass National Park
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Arthurs
- 🍴Arthur's Pass Store and Cafe
- 🍴Wobbly Kea Cafe and Bar
Where to Stay in Arthur's Pass National Park
- 🏨Arthur's Pass Alpine Motel
- 🏨Arthur's Pass Village B&B Homestay
- 🏨Lake Grace Hutel
- 🏨Otira Stagecoach Hotel
- 🏨The Sanctuary Backpackers
- 🏨YHA Arthur’s Pass Mountain House
Arthur's Pass National Park Travel Guide Sections
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