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Road trip - Arthurs Pass, Reefton, Hanmer Springs | Dec 31 06'

by Jon & Hannah a 26 year old traveling as a couple from Letchworth, on vacation in Arthur's Pass

We set off on our road trip on New Years day in the rain again. We headed over the Canterbury plains towards the mountains. After a couple of hours... Continue reading »
Train Journeys | Nov 28 06'

by Colette and Julia a real traveler from Cambridge, on vacation in Arthur's Pass

Greymouth - Christchurch via Arthur's PassWe bought a 7 day rail pass so we could journey back to Auckland via some world famous train lines. We fi... Continue reading »
New Zealand, Arthur's Pass: Coast-to-Coast Train Journey over the Southern Alps | Oct 30 07'

by Kyle & Dan a real traveler from London, on vacation in Arthur's Pass

"The train passed through a tunnel that was over 5 miles in length, at Otira Gorge, and we were granted some of the most impressive views at that point"

The TranzAlpine day return trip that we had booked at the Kaikoura I-Site (information centre) started at the Christchurch railway station and fini... Continue reading »
Not what we'd hoped for | Jan 08 07'

by Andy & Meg a male traveling as a couple from England, on vacation in Arthur's Pass

We only ended up spending one full day in Arthur's Pass which is in the Southern Alps, due to the rain and the lack of hikes suitable for our exper... Continue reading »
Via the west coast up to a mountain pass and snowy peaks | Jan 03 07'

by Travelbabs a 28 year old female, on vacation in Arthur's Pass

This country really is amazing! Within a few hours drive the scenery changes so dramatically! From Murchison we drove over west-wards,a long... Continue reading »
View of the Alps | Jul 24 06'

by Dave and Liz a 32 year old male traveling as a couple, on vacation in Arthur's Pass

After Stocking up the Car with Jade from Greymouth. We headed back over the Arthur’s Pass. This is the second Pass over the Southern Alps and one o... Continue reading »
Cheeky Clowns | Mar 02 08'

by joe and tracey a 35 year old male traveling as a couple from Surrey, on vacation in Arthur's Pass

On Monday 3rd March 2008, we headed inland along the valley floor and on to Arthurs pass. It is nearly 1000 metres above sea level in the Southern... Continue reading »
Snow chains | Jun 19 06'

by Brandon Murray a 23 year old male from London, on vacation in Arthur's Pass

We drove towards Arthur's Pass and camped up for the night at the base of the mountains upon which the pass sits. We were awoken to the sound of ab... Continue reading »
hiking avalanche peak with some bird friends | Dec 31 07'

by alex f a 32 year old from Cambridge, on vacation in Arthur's Pass

"stealing other people's lunches"

We didn't really see the New Year in with much style, instant mashed potato and sausages in a cold hut and camping in a Department of Conservatio... Continue reading »
Accommodation (or lack thereof) woes | Feb 18 07'

by Ryan & Sara a traveling as a couple from Golden, on vacation in Arthur's Pass

"So much for flying by the seat of our pants"

After the experience in Westport, we decided to lock in our accommodation in Wanaka for Ollie’s wedding (summer + tourist town + Saturday night jus... Continue reading »