Arthur´s Pass National Park

Basic ecotouristic information on Arthur´s Pass National Park (New Zealand) - localization, access, characteristic, fauna and flora, possible activities.

Localization

Central part of South Island, New Zealand - between Christchurch and the West Coast.

Access

Easy. By car along the State Highway 73 from Christchurch directly to the park.

Characteristic

1 144 km²; A rugged and mountainous area straddling the main divide of the Southern Alps with large scree slopes and steep gorges. Mountains are generally below 2000 m. The highest point is Mount Murchison at 2,400 metres. The park is very distinctly split by the main divide of the South Island - dry beech/tawhai forest in the east, luxuriant rainforest on western slopes. Typical ecosystems: temperate zone forests, mountainous and alpine ecosystems, freshwater ecosystems (plenty of rivers).

Fauna + Flora

Species List - See the Attachment Below.

Possible activities

Excellent conditions for walking, trekking of various difficulty and camping.

Moutaineering, skiing, mountain bikes, fishing

Note

Historic highway and railway are running through the middle of the park.

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Arthur´s Pass National Park - Fauna and Flora (1018.514KB)