YHA Arthur’s Pass

YHA Arthurs Pass Mountain House is situated in the alpine village of Arthur's Pass, right on the Main Divide of the Southern Alps, just two hours from Christchurch and ninety minutes from Greymouth on the West Coast. YHA Arthurs Pass backpacker accommodation consists of the main backpacker lodge set in the centre of town, a modern, heated suntrap with great views, visiting keas but still with a small hostel feel. Just opposite the Lodge is the historic YHA building with multi-share rooms perfect for backpacking groups. A mural by Cora Wilding, the founder of the New Zealand YHA, is a feature of this building. Finally, on the edge of the native bush on a quiet Arthurs Pass street are the four early 1900s railway cottages converted into comfortable modern accommodation each with log-burners and a bottomless supply of firewood. The YHA Arthurs Pass backpacker hostel is your tramping headquarters in Arthurs Pass village where many of the spectacular walking tracks, such as Avalanche peak and Mount Bealey are within walking distance of our front door. We also operate a trampers shuttle to get you to tracks further afield such as the Cass/Lagoon and the Mingha Deception. During your stay at the hostel we can direct you where you might see the cheeky kea, the resident Arthurs Pass mountain parrot, and assist you if you are interested in listening for kiwi. The YHA Arthurs Pass hostel staff are experienced kiwi listeners and can give good instructions about where to go to hear these special New Zealand birds.