The park is a popular stop from the tranzalpine train and has hikes both long and short. National park week seems like an appropriate time to check your personal library to ensure its up to snuff when it comes to the national parks. Arthur s pass national park attraction travel guidebook, canterbury mustvisit attractions. Arthurs pass national park itself is a landscape of two halves. Having left the canterbury plains at springfield, the great alpine hwy heads over porters pass through the mountainous folds of the torlesse and craigieburn ranges and into arthur s pass. These information answers detailedly about what to visit in canterbury.
This suspension affects sales and delivery of annual passes from the usgs online store and recreation. The authoritative texts, written for a popular audience, are based on. Ten years after it first came out, the national parks. Check out the introductory movie and displays to get a good overview of the park, and feel free to ask the staff questions. Response from ireneh2162, owner at arthur s pass national park with tranzalpine train tour from christchurch responded 14 mar 2020 glad to hear you had a. Banff national park entry and service fees help support visitor services and facilities. Permission has been granted to the national park service to post this information online, but the s are still reserved by the owner of the. The collection of vintage pictures in black and white is remarkable. Arthurs pass national park visitor centre, arthurs pass. There are only around 5,000 of these beautiful and intelligent birds left in the wild. Here, in no particular order, are 10 books you definitely should have in your library. On the eastern side youll see wide, shinglefilled riverbeds and vast swathes of beech forest. Put up a tent or park up your caravan or motorhome at an arthur s pass camping ground.
Arthur s pass national park provides yearround outdoor recreation. Arthurs pass campsites new zealand, arthurs pass holiday. Arthur s pass national park matthew matthew 4 april 2001 22. Arthurs pass national park in christchurch my guide. It is in the very popular arthurs pass national park which has plenty of beautiful picturesque walks and tramps all around. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in arthur s pass national park, new zealand on tripadvisor. Arthur s pass national park in many ways marks the geological and meteorological and divide between the south islands east and west coasts. Explore arthur s pass holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. Americas best idea remains hands down the best book about the history of the national parks. Before visiting its park, stop by arthur s pass national park visitor centre to learn more about the areas ecosystem, pick up maps of hiking trails, and ask about any safety concerns. Arthur s pass national park is located in the south island of new zealand and covers 1,185 km. Arthurs pass new zealand, arthurs pass travel tourism and. There is a store and cafes however the village is very small so it is best to buy your groceries before you arrive groceries can be quite expensive and be of a limited selection in arthur s pass.
Discover arthur s pass brochure pdf, 3,776k opens in new window about this track. From arthurs pass we tour by road over the snowcapped southern alps in the arthurs pass national park and on to the otira gorge making a photo stop. Arthurs pass national park moatrek new zealand tours. The mountains around arthur s pass contain some very challenging terrain. The top 10 things to do near arthurs pass national park. This is a copy of the list of vin1and postmasters as recorded by the national archives and record service, washington 25, d. The bealey is also a popular stay with travellers enroute to franz josef and fox glaciers. Shorter tracks in arthurs pass national park present woodland walks where waterfalls can be observed devils punchbowl falls should not be missed, while longer tracks and routes ascend to soaring peaks. Experienced skiers will love the challenging slopes at temple basin, an ungroomed paradise of snowcapped peaks and fluffy powder. Arthurs pass national park new zealand attractions. The visitor center in arthur s pass village offers track conditions and more details about the region. Visit the old village of otira before returning to arthurs pass for lunch at. All facilities in the park s are closed campgrounds, toilets, huts shelters, visitor centre. On the eastern side, youll see wide, shinglefilled riverbeds and vast swathes of beech forest.
Travel to the park s from any great distance is not permitted. Arthur s pass national park has a reputation as one of the most dangerous national parks in new zealand. Arthurs pass accommodation self catering holiday homes, houses, baches, beach houses, vacation rentals, cabins, cottages, chalets and more. Key tips before you embark on a walk, let someone responsible know where you are going, and when you intend to return. With more than 15 activities, a foldout poster and 50 stickers. Park histories park history program national park service. Arthurs pass things to see and do christchurch new. There are plenty of wellmarked day tramps throughout the park, especially around arthur s pass village. Pick up a copy of docs discover arthur s pass booklet to read about popular tramps, including. Arthur s pass accommodation, things to do and travel information. All parks canada facilities are temporarily closed, all visitor.
Arthurs pass accommodation the bealey hotel new zealand. Permission has been granted to the national park service to post this information online, but the s are still reserved by the owner of the original books. Even the road through the park is very steep with many cars overheating. It is a popular base for exploring arthur s pass national park arthur s pass township is about 5 kilometres 3.
Arthurs pass national park christchurch canterbury. The 10 best arthurs pass national park accommodation. Harpers ferry center publishes official national park service handbooks that provide more comprehensive information about a park and expanded discussion of concepts and issues. The track gradient is generally gentle, with some steep steps. Arthurs pass national park visitor centre 2020 all you. Arthurs pass holiday homes, accommodation rentals, baches. Kim heacox has written a dozen books, five for national geographic on biography, history and wildlands conservation. Arthurs pass is one of the most picturesque and beautiful areas of new zealand, drawing thousands of tourists each year. Arthurs pass national park is ideal for outdoors lovers and adventure seekers.
Arthurs pass national park travel guide at wikivoyage. The glacial, mountainous, harsh and unflinching landscape of the park s western side contrasts sharply with the more temperate, navigable, explorable forests and glades of the eastern side, so choose which. Arthurs pass is one of the only three roadways to cross over the. Arthurs pass national park is one of the few places you can see the kea a native, and the only alpine parrot in the world.
Its high mountains with large scree slopes, steep gorges and wide braided rivers straddle the main divide, and are the back bone of the south island. Arthurs pass is a beautiful area, characterised by picturesque valleys and ravines, snowcapped alpine peaks and beautiful waterfalls. Descend the western side and you venture through dense rainforest alongside and over deeply gorged rivers. Today, the village probably isnt very different than it was 100 years ago with a post office, department of conservation doc office, petrol station, tea rooms, restaurant and a few accommodation providers. Enjoy them to the fullest by shopping our collection of national parks handbooks, history books, childrens activity guides and books, park guides, maps, posters and more, including posters by famous graphics artist, charley harper.
I got a national parks password when i was 12, and i just bought my son. 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. Tripadvisor arthurs pass national park with tranzalpine. Youll probably spot new zealands inquisitive and comical alpine parrot. The road passes through arthur s pass village and the mountain pass with the same name over the southern alps at a height. Build a plan using arthur s pass national park trip planner and get the right plan for your holiday. The park s are still closed to hunting, climbing, and overnight tramping safe activities of 3 hours maximum are permitted. Take in the scenic views on the renowned tranz alpine rail service. Arthur s pass national park was established in 1929. The tranzalpine is renowned as one of the top ten train journeys in the world. Surrounded by water on three sides, lincoln national park is a rugged peninsula with ocean views, sandy beaches and massive sand dunes. Ten books you should have in your national park library.
Like in the tv series of the same title that it follows almost word for word, the story is very well told. Things to do near arthur s pass national park visitor centre on tripadvisor. Dogs and other pets are not allowed on any hiking tracks or campgrounds in the park. The founding years, 1933 this is a book i wish i had read many years ago. Arthurs pass national park travel guidebook must visit. There are plenty of motels, homestays, and cabins in the village, plus huts and campsites in the park. Arthur s pass national park is a major national park in the centre of the south island of new zealand. Arthur s pass national park arthur s pass national park is a major national park in the centre of the south island of new zealand. Cedar pass developed area, cultural landscape report, badlands. In celebration of the national park services 100th anniversary, coming up on august 25th, here are 100 mustread books about americas national parks. We have used the passport book for years as we travel our great country. Arthurs pass, south island new zealand one of the many great passes in the south island of new zealand. Alternatively stay in a unit or tourist lodge at an arthur s pass holiday park.
The 10 best things to do in arthurs pass national park. In 1929, arthurs pass national park was created as new zealands third national park. Lincoln national park national parks south australia. This means that every time you visit, you are investing in. Arthur s pass campsites and holiday parks provide an affordable accommodation option for the whole family during your new zealand travel. Entry and service fees are charged at most national parks and national historic. This walk provides the chance to walk from arthur s pass village to view the dobson memorial at arthur s pass summit. 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.
Books cd childrens books dvd maps national parks history series posters. Passport to your national parks classic edition shop americas. Situated on state highway 73 the bealey sits directly between christchurch and greymouthhokitika and provides a great base from which to explore arthurs pass national park. A history americas national parks hal rothman, char miller. Parkway guide book 1949 brinegar cabin historic resource study 1978.
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