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