Canterbury

South Island

Canterbury

Lots on offer here, straight roads make for easy driving but a zig zag approach is rewarded. Good place to get lost in. Watch out for local one eyed rugby fanatics.

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Time: 6 hr return

Devils Punch Bowl viewing from the road

2 km return | 1 hour return

Alpine scenery in the Bealey VAlley

2.4 km return | 50 minutes return (to river)

Castle Hill

Rock Climbing

Avalanche Peak Track

Time: 6 - 8 hr return

Alpine flora

700 m return | 20 minutes return

Start your journey through New Zealand's stunning landscapes at a Department of Conservation (DOC) Visitor Centre. Information about conservation...

Bealey Spur

Arthur's Pass

12 km return | 3 hours 30 minutes return

Klondyke Corner Camping Ground

Klondyke Corner Camping Ground is a large open campsite surrounded by large trees creating a good sheltered spot. It is right on the banks of...

Time: 1 hr 30 min return

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Old miners house

2.5 km return | 1 hour return

Time: 3 hr return

Time: 1 hr 30 min return

Amazing vistas from Hawdon Shelter Camping Ground

The Hawdon Shelter Camping Ground is a huge camping area on the grassy flats surrounded by mature beech trees. This place could be a bit exposed...

Time: 3 - 4 hr return to bushline

Andrews Shelter

Camp on private flats along the river, or tuck in closer to the actual shelter which is a great place to cook in if the weather turns nasty. Amazing...

The shelter

A bit of a funny one....Its quite tight for camping spots here, but there is plenty of space for parking and staying in your car. There is a huge...

Millennium Bridge, Arthur's Pass style

700 m return | 10 minutes return

Jack's Hut

6.8 km return | 2 hours 40 minutes return