Arthur's Pass Village, July 22nd 2015
Arthur's Pass is a key link between east and west coast and for centuries has been so. The simplest way to put it is that it was gold on the west coast that initiated Arthur's Pass. You can read
about the history on Arthur's Pass website. People needed a passage to get that gold. Arthur Dobson and his farther eventually created one. Then people needed a place to rest on the way. A town was settled. People got enhanced by the stunning beauty of the surrounding Southern Alps. Word reached travelers. In 1929 Arthur's Pass became the first national park on South Island.
Some of those cottages and the used-to-be the workers hut still remain today.
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| Formerly Coberger's Shop, currently the Wobbly Kea Cafe |
Oscar Coberger came to Arthur's Pass in 1928 as an alpine guide. He established an alpine sport depot in this building.
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| Avalanche Creek |
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| Arthur's Pass Railway Station, the vital link between west and east coast. |
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