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Arthur's Pass National Park
Arthur's Pass National Park is a national park in New Zealand, established in 1929, covering 1,185 km² (457 sq mi). It is the #6 largest of New Zealand's 13 national parks.
- Area
- 1,185 km²
- Established
- 1929
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- HKK · 63 km
Nearest airports to Arthur's Pass National Park
- 1 HKK63 kmstraight line
- 2Christchurch International AirportCHC94 kmstraight lineChristchurch, New Zealand
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- 3 WSZ129 kmstraight line
More about Arthur's Pass National Park
Arthur's Pass National Park is one of 13 national parks in New Zealand. It covers 1,185 km² (118,470 ha) — about 75% of the size of London, making it the #6 largest national park in New Zealand (4.1% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1929, 97 years ago — the first national parks in New Zealand date back to 1887. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Arthur's Pass National Park
The closest airport is Hokitika Airfield (HKK), about 63 km away — around 1 h 22 min by car; alternatively Christchurch International Airport (CHC, 94 km). Other national parks within reach include Paparoa National Park (300 km²), Nelson Lakes National Park (1,020 km²), Westland Tai Poutini National Park (1,275 km²) and Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park (707 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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