Arthur’s Pass National Park, New Zealand,
protects the magnificent alpine nature that
surrounds the highest pass of the Southern Alps.
Arthur Pass divides the park into two distinct
regions with varying degrees of flora, fauna
and landscapes. However, it is the large gap
in the centre which is really an Alpine paradise
- lofty snowcapped peaks, glaciers and sumptuous
tracks for skiing.
Attractions in Arthur’s Pass National
Park, New Zealand
Mount Murchison is the highest peak on Arthur’s
Pass National Park where the average height
of the peak is over 2000 m. The valleys are
deep and U shaped. The viaducts, bridges, rock
shelters, waterfalls and historic rock cut Otira
railway are a reminder of the early days when
crossing the pass was a feat almost impossible
to accomplish. The village of Arthur’s
passes is the largest city in New Zealand. His
rarified air and spectacular scenery make it
an ideal place to start shipments in the national
park or simply stroll along hiking trails in
the short stay, organized by visits to New Zealand
packages.
The flora and fauna in Arthur’s
pass National Park, New Zealand
The eastern part of the great divide is Arthur’s
Pass National Park is marked with beech forests,
spread over the ice beds. The western part on
the other hand, has acres of dense tropical
forests that obscure the view of deep gorges
cut through the landscape. The alpine vegetation
on the great divide and snow-covered Alpine
glaciers begin shrubs that give way to fields
of wildflowers. Find the Kea, an Alpine native
parrot in New Zealand, on your visit to Arthur’s
Pass National Park, with visits to New Zealand
packages.
Activities in Arthur’s Pass National
Park on New Zealand
Hiking trails take you through the most picturesque
sites that you never find in your life. The
trail can last anywhere. By skiing on the slopes
of the Temple Mount, on mountaineering classic
by roads, glacier walking, ice climbing, climbing
and other activities you can indulge your stay
in Arthur’s Pass National Park, organized
by New-Tours - Zealand.
Accommodation in Arthur’s Pass
National Park, New Zealand
You can stay at campgrounds along the walking
trails or in the hiker’s huts provided
by the Department of Conservation, New Zealand.
Arthur’s Pass Village also provides hotels
and inns. You can also stay in accommodations
available in Christchurch and Greymouth in a
few hours’ drive, organized by visits
to New Zealand.
