Arthur's Pass Wilderness Lodge
Wilderness Lodge Arthur's Pass is nestled in mountain beech forest, midway between Greymouth and Christchurch.
... Discover wild nature in our spectacular mountain setting and experience life on our 2,400 hectare nature reserve and high country merino sheep station.
Walk from your room into a natural paradise of beech forest, tussock clearings, moss-lined streams and lakes.
The highlight of the Lodge is a daily programme of nature discovery activities.
On arrival we give you a copy of our current activities programme, maps and information on our walk network, forest and tussock nature trails. Forget your car for a couple of days and settle in and explore.
Our naturalist guides will help you learn about high country life and explore nature in this special place the first Maori visitors called "Te Ko Awa a Aniwaniwa - Valley of the Mother of the Rainbows.".
You can also explore further afield in Arthur's Pass National Park, Craigieburn Forest Park and Torlesse Conservation Park. Join a canoe trip in our safe, stable canoes on lovely Lake Pearson or Lake Sarah to look for Crested Grebe, Scaup, Paradise Ducks and other wetland birds.
Our guided activities programme changes every day.
Click below for a sample programme that shows some of the activities that may be offered when you visit.
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Thank you to all of our new friends at Wilderness Lodge - we have had the best time. Everybody is so wonderful, we loved the hikes... We leave a piece of us here and will never forget the peace and quiet.
Paul & Norene Jorgesen, Arizona, USA - 28 October 2011
Magical place with the most caring and attentive staff. We enjoyed our country walks, kayaking and farm animals. An experience that will forever be cherished by the entire family. Thank You
Khanna Family, Greenwich, Connecticut, USA/Singapore - 22 December 2011
We enjoyed your beautiful lodge. Everything was wonderful - the hospitality, the scenery, the mountains with the snow and the sheep shearing. We hope to come back.
Christine Wolakowski & Bruce Murray, London, Ontario - 4 January 2012
Wilderness Lodge Arthur's Pass has not been affected by the Christchurch Earthquake. We are an easy 1.5 hours drive west of Christchurch. For accommodation relatively close to the Airport please contact us.
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We invite you to enjoy our Complimentary Guided Nature Trips. Each day we have 2 activities each lasting about an hour and a half included in the tariff.
We also have additional options to help you make the most of your time in the Wilderness:
- A Walks Network that allows you to explore the self guided trails at your own leisure.
- Daily Guided Trips around the lodge and further afield with our nature guides
- Exclusive Guiding if you would prefer your own guide for a day of wilderness discovery.
Explore the mossy forest Broad Stream Track