Arthur's Pass

Cutting through the centre of the south island, Arthur's Pass is one of the few major arterials linking the East and West coasts.  The scenery in this area is different again to anything we had seen before and looked other worldly, like something out of Lord of the Rings or Narnia.


Arthur's Pass is interesting and must have been a massive undertaking all those years ago when it was constructed.  The hamlet itself is on the Christchurch side of the pass and is a welcome pit stop for lunch and refreshment.  You may have to fight off the Kea's (large parrot like birds), that wont take no for an answer when it comes to food or unattended tables.