Special features at YHA Arthur’s Pass that backpackers love:

• Wide range of unique, warm and modern backpacker accommodation in the heart of Arthur’s Pass alpine village.
• Within walking distance to all of the main Arthur’s Pass tramps, including many beautiful day walks.
• Knowledgeable hostel staff will help you to hear the New Zealand kiwi in the native bush and show you where to find the cheeky kea.
• There are no TVs at the YHA Arthur’s Pass Mountain House hostel, just cosy reading or internet surfing areas, gorgeous views and the sound of the kiwi at night!
• YHA Arthur’s Pass helps the local community by being actively involved in the Kiwi Community Recovery Programme, the Arthur’s Pass Fire Brigade and housing the local recycling scheme.
  
• Wifi throughout and internet kiosks in the main building.

About Arthur’s Pass

Arthur’s Pass village is located in the middle of the South Island’s majestic Southern Alps and features a landscape of extremes with steep mountains, tumbling rivers and cascading waterfalls! Take the train from Christchurch to Arthur's Pass on the Tranz Alpine train, considered to be one of the world's great scenic railway journeys, and then hop on the shuttle bus to Greymouth.

With a high average rainfall Arthur’s Pass village always looks lush and green, perfect for taking dramatic alpine photographs. Depending on weather conditions, the mountains are accessible for walking, with a variety of short walks, day walks and multi day tramping tracks. Right next door to the YHA Arthur’s Pass hostel is the start of the Avalanche Peak track, which is often described as one of the best day walks in New Zealand. In the winter months many backpackers go skiing at the popular Temple Basin, Craggie Burn, Porters, Broken River or Cheesman ski fields.

Bird spotting is a popular Arthur’s Pass activity and the cheeky mountain parrot Kea can often be seen around the village. Kiwis live in the native forest surrounding Arthur’s Pass but are rarely seen. However, you can often hear them call out and the Arthur’s Pass hostel staff can guide you to some good kiwi listening areas.       

Top activities to do while backpacking in Arthur’s Pass

• Go hiking on one the many alpine walks accessible from Arthur’s Pass village – see waterfalls and spectacular mountain views shrouded in mist.
• Take the Tranz Alpine train to Arthur’s Pass and experience one of the world’s best scenic railway journeys.
• Spot the cheeky mountain parrot (Kea) here and listen out for the famous New Zealand kiwi.
• In winter go skiing or snowboarding at any of the surrounding ski fields.

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