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Arthur's Pass National Park, New Zealand protects the magnificent alpine wilderness that surrounds the highest pass on the Southern Alps. Arthur Pass divides the park into two distinct regions with varying flora, fauna, and landscapes. However, it is the great divide in the center that is truly an alpine paradise - lofty snow-covered peaks, glaciers and lavish slopes for skiing.
Tourist Attractions in Arthur's Pass National Park, New Zealand
Mount Murchison is the highest peak in Arthur's Pass National Park where the average height of peaks is above 2,000 m. The river valleys are deep and u-shaped. The viaducts, bridges, rock shelters, waterfalls, and the historic rock-cut Otira rail are a reminder of the initial days when traversing the pass was a near impossible feat to accomplish.
The village of Arthur's Pass us the highest town in New Zealand. Its rarified air and spectacular sceneries make it an ideal location to launch expeditions into the national park or just stroll along on short walking trails on your stay, arranged by Tours to New Zealand packages.
Flora and Fauna in Arthur's Pass National Park, New Zealand
The eastern side of the great divide that is the Arthur's Pass National Park is marked with beech forests spread over glacial riverbeds. The western side on the other hand has acres of dense rainforest obscuring from view the deep river gorges cutting through the landscape. The alpine vegetation on the great divide covered in snow and glacier begin from alpine shrubs that give way to wild flower fields. Spot the Kea, an alpine parrot native to New Zealand, on your tour to Arthur's Pass National Park, with Tours to New Zealand packages.
Activities in Arthur's Pass National Park New Zealand
Walking tracks take you through the most picturesque sites that you will ever come across in your lifetime. The trail can last from anywhere between few minutes to a whole day. Skiing on the slopes of Mount Temple, mountaineering on classic and previously climbed routes, glacier walking, ice climbing, and rock climbing are other activities you can indulge in on your stay at the Arthur's Pass National Park, arranged by Tours to New Zealand.
Accommodation in Arthur's Pass National Park, New Zealand
You can stay at the designated campsites along the walking trails or in the hiker's huts provided by Department of Conservation, New Zealand. The Arthur's Pass Village also provides for hotels and lodges. You can also stay at the accommodations available at Christchurch and Greymouth a few hours drive away, arranged by Tours to New Zealand.
Tours to New Zealand offers tour bookings and travel packages for tours to Arthur's Pass National Park, New Zealand.
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