Title: Arthur's Pass Travel Guide: Best of Arthur's Pass, Canterbury Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Arthur's Pass](https://expedia.co.uk/Arthurs-Pass-Hotels.d6055861.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Arthur's Pass](https://expedia.co.uk/Arthurs-Pass-Holiday-Rentals.d6055861.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Arthur's Pass Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Arthurs-Pass.d6055861.Car-Hire-Guide)[Arthur's Pass Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Arthurs-Pass.d6055861.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Arthur's Pass Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Arthur's Pass is one of the few roads connecting the East and West sides of New Zealand's South Island. The road winds it way through a mountain pass with beautiful and dramatic scenery. The area is great for outdoor activities such as hiking, or spotting waterfalls and the Kea (=alpine parrots).](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055861/4512f569-4402-47e2-964f-94d9a16a5cfb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Arthur's Pass is one of the few roads connecting the East and West sides of New Zealand's South Island. The road winds it way through a mountain pass with beautiful and dramatic scenery. The area is great for outdoor activities such as hiking, or spotting waterfalls and the Kea (=alpine parrots).](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055861/4512f569-4402-47e2-964f-94d9a16a5cfb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Arthur’s Pass, New Zealand](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055861/9e069063-981c-47c2-b04a-c1ba7ca349cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![During my travels by bicycle in New Zealand, I treated myself to the Tranz Alpine which goes from the west to the east coast of the South Island, or the other way around. This was taken from the train. The yellow flowers called broom (cytisus scoparius) aren't really flowers although beautiful, they are considered a weed and a threat to the native flora and fauna. I also rode in the Coastal Pacific train which borders the eastern coast of the island finishing in the port town of Picton.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055861/b0a71f3a-aad2-48ad-b9f0-58e3961d5bbd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![As you come out the West Coast side of Arthur's Pass the view of the mountains is spectacular. #LifeAtExpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055861/1eb6b49d-89aa-44bc-9e72-1d760c641ce9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Arthur's Pass ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6055861) - Top hotels in Arthur's Pass - Top Holiday Rentals in Arthur's Pass ![The Bealey Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/45000000/44999900/44999887/0b9b4e5b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Bealey Hotel 12858 W Coast Rd Arthur's Pass Canterbury Stay at this hotel in Arthur's Pass. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. 9.6/10 Exceptional! (177 reviews) The Bealey is a great hotel. We had a spacious villa with an amazing view. The staff were all very nice. Food options adequate - nothing fancy. Good location near many walking tracks. Glad we stayed there. Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026&selected=44999887&PinnedHotelID=44999887&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6055861) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026&selected=44999887&PinnedHotelID=44999887&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6055861) ![Mountain Village Bach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44130000/44129400/44129365/19571249_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mountain Village Bach Arthur's Pass Canterbury £88 18 Mar - 19 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this cottage in Arthur's Pass National Park. Enjoy patios. Popular attractions Historic Village Walk and Devils Punchbowl Waterfall are located ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F03%2F2026&endDate=19%2F03%2F2026&selected=44129365&PinnedHotelID=44129365&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6055861) ![Arthur's Pass Alpine Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22290000/22289300/22289259/8b19fb37_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Arthur's Pass Alpine Motel 52 Main Road Arthur's Pass National Park Canterbury £66 21 Mar - 22 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this 3.5-star motel in Arthur's Pass National Park. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (314 reviews) The rooms are nice, the views all around are wonderful, location is convenient. But really the reason i gave it 5 stars is due to the proprietor. Fiona is generous, affable, helpful, and just generally lovely host. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Arthurs-Pass-National-Park-Hotels-Mountain-Village-Bach.h44129365.Hotel-Information) ![A quite gateway in the mountain! Cass cottage 1 - Lake Pearson, Authur's Pass](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119320000/119314000/119313972/717f4e74_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### A quite gateway in the mountain! Cass cottage 1 - Lake Pearson, Authur's Pass Lake Pearson Canterbury Region Stay at this cabin in Lake Pearson. Enjoy patios. 10/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews) The location, cabin and scenery The cabin was beautiful inside, new furniture and design, super comfortable and just comfortable! Didn’t expect much being middle of nowhere but it exceeded all expectations.The CASS was a beautiful location halfway on the Arthurs pass, highly recommend!!!Met the owner ... 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