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Visiting Arthurs Pass, New Zealand


Best fare found from Toronto to Christchurch: $2,152

Traveler Advice on Arthurs Pass

6 Hotels & Accommodations

2 Restaurants

Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Jan
68°F 20°C
50°F 10°C
Feb
69°F 20°C
51°F 10°C
Mar
66°F 18°C
48°F 8°C
Apr
60°F 15°C
42°F 5°C
May
56°F 13°C
38°F 3°C
Jun
51°F 10°C
33°F 0°C
Extended Forecast
Friday
Jan 8
Hi:
55°F 12°C
Lo:
42°F 5°C
Saturday
Jan 9
Hi:
57°F 13°C
Lo:
44°F 6°C
Sunday
Jan 10
Hi:
59°F 15°C
Lo:
50°F 10°C

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Arthurs Hotel

Jan 3, 2010

Having arranged to meet up with a local NZ couple to climb Avalanche Peak the following day we needed a refuge for just one night and thats exactly what we we got! The place is under new owners having...more

Wilderness Lodge Arthurs Pass

Dec 31, 2009

I am writing this review from the lodge, looking out at the Southern Alps and about to go on our final walk before leaving New Zealand for this years holiday (already planning next years). Gerry...more

5 of 5 stars
Christchurch, New Zealand
Nov 5, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

We had a short break taking a rented Wilderness Campervan through Arthurs Pass in the centre of the Southern Alps in NZ's South Island. What a Buzz! We have now dealt with 3 firms. 1 bad, 1 quite good...more

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