Arthur's Pass
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This article is about the township in New Zealand. For the mountain pass, see Arthur's Pass (mountain pass). For the national park, see Arthur's Pass National Park.
Arthur's Pass, previously called Camping Flat then Bealey Flats, and for some time officially Arthurs Pass, is a township in the Southern Alps of the South Island of New Zealand, located in the Selwyn district. It is a popular base for exploring Arthur's Pass National Park.
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Arthur's Pass | |
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Township | |
Coordinates: 42°56′43.4″S 171°33′56.4″E | |
Country | New Zealand |
Region | Canterbury |
District | Selwyn |
Ward | Malvern |
Community | Malvern |
Founded | 1906 (originally named Bealey Flat) |
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Government | |
• Territorial authority | Selwyn District Council |
• Regional council | Environment Canterbury |
• Mayor of Selwyn | Sam Broughton |
• Selwyn MP | Nicola Grigg |
• Te Tai Tonga MP | Tākuta Ferris |
Area | |
• Total | 0.29 km2 (0.11 sq mi) |
Elevation | 739 m (2,425 ft) |
Population (June 2023)[2] | |
• Total | 50 |
• Density | 170/km2 (450/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+12 (NZST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+13 (NZDT) |
Postcode | 7654 |
Area code | 03 |
Local iwi | Ngāi Tahu |
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Arthur's Pass township is about five kilometres (3.1 mi) south of the mountain pass with the same name. At an elevation of 740 metres (2,430 ft) above sea level, the settlement is surrounded by beech forest. The Bealey River runs through the township. The town is located 153 kilometres (95 mi) from Christchurch, a two-hour drive on State Highway 73.