Arthur’s Pass is one of the only ways to drive across the South Island of New Zealand, from the West to the East coast (or the opposite way). It’s a very scenic road and also a paradise for hikers with dozens a beautiful tracks.

🇫🇷 Le col d’Arthur’s Pass est l’un des seuls moyens de traverser l’Île du Sud de Nouvelle-Zélande d’ouest en est (ou en sens inverse) C’est une route très spectaculaire mais aussi un paradis pour randonneurs avec des dizaines de superbes chemins.

A viaduct leading to Arthur’s Pass from the West coast

On the way to Bealey Hut

Mushrooms on the Bealey Hut track

Bealey Hut track

Bealey Hut track

Bealey Hut

The view from the summit of Bealey Hut track

Arthur’s Pass seen from Bealey Hut track

Devils Punchbowl Waterfall seen from Avalanche Peak track

Arthur’s Pass seen from Avalanche Peak track

Arthur’s Pass seen from Avalanche Peak

A glacier close to Avalanche Peak

The view from the summit of Avalanche Peak

The view from the top of Avalanche Peak

The view from the top of Avalanche Peak

A rainbow at the bottom of the Devils Punchbowl Waterfall seen from Avalanche Peak track

Arthur’s Pass road, in the direction of Christchurch on the East coast

Arthur’s Pass road, in the direction of Christchurch on the East coast