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Information about Arthur's Pass National Park

There is a wealth of information about the park, I will add to this list as time goes on..

Online Resources

ArthursPass.Com is a website specifically featuring information about Arthur's Pass. An excellent source of up to date information

DOC Arthur's Pass, the go to website for official information about the park, tracks, accommodation etc.

 

                         Tramping in Arthurs Pass, a DOC brochure with information about                             tramping in the park and a list of all the tracks the park offers. 

Books, Journal Articles, maps:

Tramping in the South Island: Arthur's Pass to Mt Cook, Sven Brabben: the definitive guide to tramping in this region...a must for all keen trampers/mountaineers.

Arthurs Pass: A guide for Mountaineers, Graeme Kates, 2012: Must have information about climbing routes, rock conditions, trip planning etc for those climbing in Arthur's Pass

National Parks of New Zealand, Alison Dench with photographs from Rob Suisted, 2011: excellent illustrated book showing all of our National Parks to best effect. Rob Suisted is a noted kiwi photographer.

A visitors guide to New Zealand's National Parks, Kathy Ombler, 2005: Top notch general guide to the national parks, in the style of a Lonely Planet guide.

Tramping: A New Zealand History, Shaun Barnett and Chris Maclean, 2014: Magnificent general history of tramping in New Zealand with a lot of information specific to the history of tramping in Arthur's Pass

General Outdoor information:

The Mountain Safety Council or MSC, in charge of coordinating safety in the outdoors in New Zealand.

Met Service the weather forecasting home for New Zealand

 The Kea Conservation Trust, dedicated to preserving this interesting and unique native bird