Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Supplies & Equipment
For supplies to go, head to the excellent
Hanmer Springs Bakery
(16 Conical Hill Rd;
6am-4pm)
or the
Four Square Supermarket
(Conical Hill Rd)
.
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Information
Hanmer Springs i-SITE
( 03-315 0020, 0800 442 663;
www.visithanmersprings.co.nz;
40 Amuri
Ave;
10am-5pm)
Sells maps, DOC brochures and hut tickets.
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Getting There & Away
Two shuttle-bus operators connect Hanmer Springs with Christchurch (1½ hours):
Hanmer
www.hanmertours.co.nz
)
. Shuttles depart from the Hanmer i-SITE. Check the websites of both
companies for current departure points from Christchurch.
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Arthur's Pass
03 / POP 50
As small as this hamlet is, Arthur's Pass still serves as the main centre for the national park
and surrounding area. After a major tramp it's worth scheduling some extra days at this
scenic mountain village to enjoy the numerous day walks that climb above the bushline.
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Sleeping & Eating
Camping in the township is available at the basic
Arthur's Pass public shelter
($6)
, oppos-
ite the DOC centre (
Click here
)
, where there's running water, a sink, tables and toilets.
There's more basic camping close to the start of the Goat Pass Track, 8km east of Arthur's
Pass at
Klondyke Corner Campsite
(free)
.
HOSTEL$
Mountain House
( 027 419 2354, 03-318 9258;
www.trampers.co.nz;
SH73; dm $27-29, s/d/tr/q $79/82/99/124, cot-
tages d $140 plus $15 per person; )
Excellent dorms and private rooms on one side of the
highway, and older, but still comfortable, rooms across the road. The owners also provide
transport to trailheads. Self-contained cottages with cozy open fires are also available.