Challenging
Trails
Trails in Arthur's Pass National Park
Compare distance, typical time, difficulty, and trail details.
Challenging
Scott's Track
Less steep alpine ridge to Avalanche Peak with big views
Moderate
Devil's Punchbowl Walking Track
Short, stair-filled walk to a thunderous 131 m waterfall
Moderate
Bealey Spur Track
Gentle climb to big Waimakariri views and a rustic 1925 hut.
Challenging
Mt Cassidy–Blimit Traverse
Steep alpine ridge day linking Mt Cassidy and Blimit via Temple Basin.
Moderate
Otira Valley Track
Short alpine valley to a tiny bridge with big Southern Alps views
Moderate
Temple Basin Track
Short, steep climb to big alpine views and a quirky ski basin shelterChallenging
Mt Barron Route
Steep, scrambly West Coast grind to huge summit views
Challenging
Mt Binser Track
Classic two-day loop over Binser Saddle with real backcountry feel
Challenging
Woolshed Hill Track
Steep beech forest climb to big valley views and a topside tarn.
Challenging
Mt Bealey Route
Steep skyline push to big views with optional Avalanche Peak link.
Challenging
Edwards Hut Route
Rugged river-valley tramp to a classic backcountry hut
Easy
Bealey Valley Track
Quick forest stroll to Bealey Chasm and Mt Rolleston views
Challenging
Carroll Hut Track
Short, steep grunt to a 10‑bunk hut with huge Kelly Range views
Challenging
Mt Aicken Track
Big-effort climb from bush to tussock with real alpine payoff
Easy
Arthur's Pass Walking Track
Easy village-to-summit sampler with beech forest, falls, and history.
Challenging
Mt Philistine via Otira Valley
Short approach, big alpine punch: bluffs, scree, and glacier views
Easy
Millennium Walk / Avalanche Creek Falls
Quick village stroll to a lit waterfall and stone bridge views
Easy
Dobson Nature Walk
Short alpine garden stroll with big mountain views
Easy
Bridal Veil Walk
Short beech forest stroll to a distant view of Bridal Veil FallsEasy
Arthur's Pass Alpine Garden
Tiny roadside garden to learn local alpine plants
Easy
