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Wilderness Lodge
LODGE $$$
$$$
(
03-318 9246;
www.wildernesslodge.co.nz
;
Cora Lynn Rd, Bealey; s $450-699 d $700-1160;
)
For an absolute middle-of-nowhere atmosphere, this alpine lodge hidden within a beech
forest on a 24-sq-km sheep station takes some beating. The standalone studios with
private spa baths feel even more remote. Rates include breakfast, dinner and guided
activities, but even then they seem inflated.
Arthur's Pass
Camping is possible near the basic
public shelter
(adult/child $6/3)
opposite DOC, where
there's running water, a sink, tables and toilets. You can also camp for free at
Klondyke
Corner
, 8km south of Arthur's Pass, where perks are limited to a toilet and stream water
for boiling.
Mountain House YHA
HOSTEL $
( 03-318 9258;
www.trampers.co.nz
; 83 Main Rd; sites $22, dm $27-31, s/d/unit $74/86/145;
)
Straddling the highway in the centre of the village, this excellent complex includes a
well-kept hostel, two upmarket motel units and two three-bedroom cottages with log
fires ($340). Campers will need to take their chances with the kleptomaniacal keas.
Arthur's Pass Village B&B
B&B $$$
( 021 394 776;
www.arthurspass.org.nz
;
72 School Tce; d $100; )
This former railway
cottage is now a cosy B&B, complete with an open fire, free-range bacon and eggs and
homebaked bread for breakfast, and the company and conversation of the interesting
owners. Home-cooked dinners are also available ($35). The two guest bedrooms share a
bathroom.
Arthur's Pass Alpine Motel
MOTEL $$$
( 03-318 9233;
www.apam.co.nz
; 52 Main Rd; d $125-145; )
On the southern approach to
the village, this older-style motel has simple units, some with gas fires. If you're snowed
in there's a good DVD library and satellite TV.
Eating
Famous Sheffield Pie Shop
BAKERY $
