If you're lucky you may even get to see the kea. The world's only alpine parrot.

There are a number of short walks you can do in and around Arthur's Pass.

Devils Punchbowl Falls (Arthur's Pass, Canterbury, New Zealand)

Arthur's Pass National Park, Canterbury Region (South Island), New Zealand Rating: 4Difficulty: 2.5 Devils Punchbowl Falls was certainly a waterfall that Julie and I anticipated visiting ever since we came across it during our pre-trip research.

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Best daywalks in Arthur's Pass | Christchurch - Canterbury, New Zealand

Arthur's Pass is an Alpine Village set on the Main Divide of the Southern Alps. We are surrounded by the mountains and native forests of the Arthur's Pass National Park. There are oodles of walking opportunities close to the Village and I've included the best, (in my opinion), here.

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You can also check out the Otira Stagecoach Hotel. It has a huge collection of antiques and collectibles. You can grab a bite to eat and a coffee. www.otirahotel.co.nz