All Arthur's Pass places
56 places
Arthur's Pass DOC Visitor CentreDOC’s brains trust for tracks, tickets, and safety in the village
1Avalanche PeakSteep alpine climb with sweeping Southern Alps views
2Devil's Punchbowl FallsShort stair-filled walk to a roaring 131 m waterfall
3Punchbowl Falls LookoutShort stair climb to a thundering 131 m falls viewpoint
Wilderness Lodge Arthur's PassEco‑lodge with guided farm life and alpine adventures
4Otira Valley TrackShort alpine valley walk to a photogenic bridge and big peaks
Carrington HutSpacious 36‑bunk base hut deep in the Waimakariri valley
Carroll HutSimple 10-bunk hut with big views and quick access to tarns
5Death's Corner LookoutQuick stop for sweeping views of the Otira Viaduct and kea
6Goat PassIconic alpine saddle on the Coast to Coast route
Hawdon HutModern 20‑bunk hut up a river valley with big views
7Temple Basin Track ViewpointShort, steep hike to sweeping peaks and a handy day shelter
8Temple BasinSteep walk to a classic club ski basin with big alpine views
9Whitehorn PassA serious snow pass with big views on the Three Passes route
The Bealey HotelRiverfront alpine stay with big views and a handy on-site bar
Hawdon Shelter CampsiteBig alpine flats with a fireplace shelter and river walks
Anti Crow HutSimple riverside hut with big views and a new wood burner
10Arthur's Pass SummitSummit lookout and Dobson Memorial via an easy alpine stroll
Edwards HutClassic 16‑bunk hut reached via river crossings and tussock flats
Goat Pass Hut20-bunk backcountry hut on the Mingha–Deception route
Klondyke CornerBig riverside DOC campsite with mountain views and basic shelter
11Mount AickenSteep alpine ridge with big views above the village
Barker HutCMC alpine hut with huge glacier views after a serious river approach
12Bealey ChasmA quick bridge-side look into a roaring river chasm
Crow HutSimple 10-bunk alpine hut with a wood stove beside Crow River
13Lake MavisHigh alpine lake above Goat Pass with rewarding wild camping
14Mount BealeySteep village-to-ridge climb with big views and alpine exposure
15Mount RollestonClassic alpine climb with huge exposure and easy road logistics
16Otira Valley FootbridgeAlpine river footbridge with big views up Ōtira Valley
17Punchbowl Creek FootbridgeSturdy creek bridge with a head-on view of Devil's Punchbowl
18Woolshed HillQuick, steep climb to sweeping Hawdon and Waimakariri views
Poulter HutSimple 10-bunk DOC hut with wood stove deep in the Poulter
19Poulter RiverLong, quiet river valley for bikes, trampers, and hut overnights
Bealey Spur HutRustic 1925 six‑bunk hut reached by an easy, view‑rich spur hike
20Arthur's Pass Railway StationAlpine A‑frame stop with kea and big TranzAlpine views
21Avalanche Creek WaterfallA quick village stroll to a pretty three-tier cascade
22Hawdon RiverAlpine river valley with big scenery and serious crossings
23Kelly SaddleWindy alpine saddle with big vistas and real route-finding
Mingha/Deception Route TrailheadGateway to the classic Goat Pass traverse via river valleys
Otira Stagecoach HotelQuirky 1865 hotel-museum with a bar on the pass
24Rough CreekBoulder-hop a wild creek linking to big alpine tops
25Waimakariri FallsRemote alpine waterfall reached via a tough backcountry tramp
26Waimakariri RiverQuick roadside view of a braided alpine river
27Arthur Dudley Dobson Memorial LookoutRoadside obelisk with sweeping summit views
Arthur's Pass Store & CafePies, coffee, groceries, and the only fuel for miles
28Chapel of the SnowsSmall alpine chapel with a waterfall view through the window
29Mount TempleAlpine summit via Temple Basin with big views and loose scrambling
Avalanche Creek Picnic AreaCovered shelter and kea hangout in the heart of the village
30Bridal Veil Falls (Arthur's Pass)Distant but pretty waterfall view with big alpine valley vistas
Greyneys Shelter CampsiteFree roadside camp with a cozy stone shelter and forest loop
31Jack's HutRestored roadman’s hut on SH73 with panels, easy roadside stop
32Waimakariri River at Bealey BridgeRoadside view of the Waimakariri’s braided river at SH73 bridge
33Ōtira Rail TunnelHistoric 8.5 km Alpine rail tunnel you experience by train
Otira Valley Car Park Picnic AreaBare-bones trailhead with big alpine views and DIY picnic spots
Temple Basin Car Park Picnic AreaBasic roadside trailhead, not a picnic spot
34Rough Creek Bridge (Arthur’s Pass Village)Small bridge pull-off and Mt Bealey track start
The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
Arthur's Pass Tour Guide
Arthur's Pass, narrated.
Parkwolf is a GPS audio tour guide for Arthur's Pass National Park. As you drive, it chimes in with what’s ahead: hidden gems, upcoming stops, history, geology, and wildlife, right through your car’s speakers.
Recorded for this place
Devil's Punchbowl Falls: Must-Do Short WalkListen
“You're coming up to the parking area for the Devil's Punchbowl Falls walk. If you only do one short hike in the park, this is the one.”
Plays as you drive up to Devil's Punchbowl Falls in the Parkwolf Arthur's Pass Tour Guide.
More stories near here in the app
- Shaking the Pass: The 1929 Quake
- Bridal Veil Falls Walk
- Arthur's Pass Village: The Park's Central Hub
- Arthur's Pass Railway Station: Kea and TranzAlpine Views
- 87 audio storiesacross Arthur's Pass’s roads, triggered by GPS as you drive
- Wildlife heatmapsfor Kea, New Zealand Falcon, Blue Duck, and 13 more
- Works offlinemaps, 22 trails, 56 places, and audio download before you lose signal
- CarPlay readysimple controls built for the drive
“Fantastic app with many points of information… It’s great to just turn on while you’re driving and it gives you an audio tour of the national Park. We love it!!!!”
