Devils Punchbowl Walking Track
Arthur's Pass
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Devils Punchbowl Walking Track
2 km return | 1 hour return
A 131 metre waterfall thundering from a hanging valley. Evocatively named, these are especially impressive after heavy rain.
Walking Track
Timing
The falls are especially impressive after heavy rain.
Access
The start of the track is signposted from the carpark at the top end of the village.
Track
Cross the footbridge over Bealey River then head right at the junction to Punchbowl Bridge.
An elaborate set of staircases navigate the bluff, passing the junction with Aicken Track before descending to the viewing platform at the base of the falls.
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DOC CanterburyCentral government organisation |
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South Island ▷ Canterbury ▷ Arthur's Pass |
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Reviews
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5.0/5
Seen in all its glory after heavy rain fall!
Worth the climb …. Spectacular view from the top! Beautifully maintained track
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5.0/5
Glad we stopped for this one.
Stunning blue sky day, lots of steps but well worth the efforts. Great walk if you are keen to keep driving further for the day.
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4.5/5
One hour return walk up to a great waterfall.
Lots of steps so you need rest time and water. Accessible and beautiful waterfall!!
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4.5/5
A beautiful walk up and down through the hills and at the end an incredible and strong waterfall.
Amazing, in the loneliness and a beautiful view!!
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4.5/5
Amazing walk to a 131m high waterfall.
Impressive and would have been great to take a shower there.
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5.0/5
Must see in New Zealand!!
The walk was not long and the waterfall is just awesome!! Highly recommend it!!
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4.5/5
It was a really nice track with lots of staircases.
The view of the waterfall was very beautiful.
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4.0/5
An hours walk to see the waterfall.
Quite a steep walk with steps leading to a viewing platform really close to the waterfall. Nice spot for pictures. Lots of parking and easily signposted from the village.
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3.0/5
Nice walk.
Lots of steps and nice waterfall. Good way to spend some time but do not expect too much of it.
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5.0/5
Seen in all its glory after heavy rain fall!
Worth the climb …. Spectacular view from the top! Beautifully maintained track
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5.0/5
Glad we stopped for this one.
Stunning blue sky day, lots of steps but well worth the efforts. Great walk if you are keen to keep driving further for the day.
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4.5/5
One hour return walk up to a great waterfall.
Lots of steps so you need rest time and water. Accessible and beautiful waterfall!!
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4.5/5
A beautiful walk up and down through the hills and at the end an incredible and strong waterfall.
Amazing, in the loneliness and a beautiful view!!
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4.5/5
Amazing walk to a 131m high waterfall.
Impressive and would have been great to take a shower there.
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5.0/5
Must see in New Zealand!!
The walk was not long and the waterfall is just awesome!! Highly recommend it!!
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4.5/5
It was a really nice track with lots of staircases.
The view of the waterfall was very beautiful.
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4.0/5
An hours walk to see the waterfall.
Quite a steep walk with steps leading to a viewing platform really close to the waterfall. Nice spot for pictures. Lots of parking and easily signposted from the village.
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5.0/5
A really good walk as described.
Pathways, steps etc well maintained and safe to negotiate. Typical good attention to detail as provided with most DOC walks.
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5.0/5
Great hike through the bush and up a lot of steps.
A few beautiful bridge crossings and the waterfall was amazing. Be sure to bring rain gear. It is really wet at Vista Point!
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3.0/5
Nice walk.
Lots of steps and nice waterfall. Good way to spend some time but do not expect too much of it.
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4.5/5
One hour walk to the waterfall, beautiful nature, good views, large waterfall, not too many visitors.
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4.0/5
Nice short walk with a beautiful waterfall at the end.
Take your swimsuit with you! There is a kind of pool right underneath the waterfall.
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4.0/5
A terrific workout - it is all steps - with spectacular scenery to take your mind off tired muscles.
Swimming hole at the top looked great and the falls are spectacular.
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4.5/5
A nice hike up to a waterfall.
You have to hike up 130m before you get there, but it won't take more than 30 minutes. The waterfall was nice.
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2.0/5
Not so much a walk as a stair climb.
While the return walk time indicated at the start is accurate, those with shorter legs may want warning of the number and height of the steps!
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2.5/5
Quite a strenuous path, lots of ups and down that is easily accessible via lots of steps.
Not the best view when completed.
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4.5/5
Only 2km return but sensational waterfall at the end.
Watch the water then look at the rocks (they will move). The sunset over the surrounding area is magical.
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4.5/5
A beautiful walk to a big waterfall about 60 minutes in total, so nice to walk if you are just passing through.
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