Arthur’s Pass Getting there & around

Getting there & around

Arthur’s Pass sees buses travelling between Christchurch and Greymouth; Atomic Shuttles (03-349 0697; www.atomictravel.co.nz) and West Coast Shuttles (03-768 0028; www.westcoastshuttle.co.nz) stop here. Bus tickets are sold at the Arthur’s Pass Store.

The TranzAlpine train operated by Tranz Scenic (0800 872 467; www.tranzscenic.co.nz) runs between Christchurch and Greymouth via Arthur’s Pass.

The road over the pass was once winding and very steep, but the spectacular Otira viaduct has removed many of the treacherous hairpin bends.

Mountain House Shuttle (03-318 9258), based at Mountain House Backpackers, offers a transport service to most of the walking tracks and ski fields.

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