Arthur's Pass Nature Activities

Further Information about our Activities ...
 

Daily Complimentary Short GUIDED Nature Trips (Included in Tariff) -

Every day, our naturalist guides led by Gerry McSweeney offer two guided activities each about an hour long, included in the Lodge tariff. 

• You can learn about beech forests, New Zealand's smallest bird, the rifleman, discover strange thorn forests and look for the world's smartest animal, the kea parrot.
   
• We also introduce you to the Southern Cross and night sky and the history of our mountains.
   
• Meet our Merino sheep, help shear a sheep and see the sheep dogs working with our farm manager Neil Wood.   

 Walks Network 

Our lodge walk's network covers 30km (20 miles) and provides a fascinating introduction to the mountains (see walk tracks map )

These include:

• Rainbow Valley Nature Walk is an easy 1 hour self-guided trail through beech forest and tussock clearings with great views
• Broad Stream Walk - a 2 hour moderate fitness walk into a lovely beech forested valley with cascades, pools and lovely picnic areas
• McKay Moa Forest and Wild Boar Hill - an easy 2 hour walk explores wild forest and shrubland filled with rare plants with sweeping views of the valley
• Waimakariri Valley Walk is a longer (2-3 hour) but flat walk in the open Waimakariri Valley beneath ancient thornforest and alongside wetlands rich in birdlife
• Mt. Bruce and Harper Saddle are longer (4 hour) harder mountain trips ideal for the fitter walking enthusiast.  

Trips around the Lodge and Further afield
 

As well as exploring on your own and joining in with our complementary activities you can also join in our longer guided wilderness adventures.  Join a small group and accompany our skilled nature guides.  Please click onto the Trips around the Lodge and Further afield menu for further information.

Exclusive Guided Trips
 

Book your own "DAY OF DISCOVERY" with your own personal guide....At both Wilderness Lodges you can book in advance for a special day of nature discovery with your own nature guide. The programme caters to your special interests and fitness levels with breaks for lunch, refreshments and relaxation during the day.  Please click onto the Exclusive Guided Trips menu for further information.

For all guided trips - just advise reception the night before so we can ensure you are booked in.