Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
www.sheffieldpieshop.co.nz
;
51 Great Alpine Hwy, Sheffield; pies $4-5; 7.30am-4pm)
This road-
side bakery in the quiet Canterbury Plains hamlet of Sheffield turns out some of the re-
gion's best meat pies. There are more than 20 different varieties on offer, along with
filled rolls, sweet things and surprisingly good coffee.
Arthur's Pass Store & Cafe
CAFE $
(85 Main Rd, Arthur's Pass; mains $5-15;
8am-5pm;
)
Sells sandwiches, burgers, pies and
breakfasts, alongside petrol and basic groceries.
Wobbly Kea
CAFE, BAR $$$
(
www.wobblykea.co.nz
; 108 Main Rd, Arthur's Pass; breakfast $10-17, mains $23-25; 9am-8pm)
Breakfast at the Wobbly Kea is a local tradition designed to set you up for the most act-
ive of days. At night, this friendly cafe-bar serves steak, curry, pasta and pizza. Takeaway
pizza ($29) is also available.
Information
DOC Arthur's Pass Visitor Centre
( 03-318 9211;
www.doc.govt.nz
;
80 Main Rd;
8.30am-4.30pm)
Has displays on the park, including a short video on the history of Ar-
thur's Pass. Staff also provide information and advice on suitable tramps and on the
park's changeable weather. You can purchase route guides and detailed topographical
maps, and hire locator beacons (highly recommended). Computers are provided for you
to log your tramping intentions on the AdventureSmart website
Getting There & Away
BUS
to/from Christchurch ($35, 2½ hours), Springfield ($35, one hour), Lake Brunner ($30,
50 minutes) and Greymouth ($35, 1¼ hours).
thur's Pass head to/from Christchurch ($40, 2¾ hours), Springfield ($30, one hour) and
Greymouth ($30, 1¾ hours).
CAR
