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Temple Basin is located near Arthur's Pass Village in the heart of the Southern Alps.  Access to the ski area is via State Highway 73 which is sealed right up to the carpark.

The drive from Christchurch to the Temple Basin car park takes approximately 1.5-2 hours. A 40-50 minute walk from the car park is needed to reach the ski area lodges.

A free goods lift is available to transport your belongings up to the lodges. This is located 800m along State Highway 73 from the car park (towards the West Coast).

To check road conditions call 0800 444 449 or visit www.highwayinfo.govt.nz

If you arrive at Christchurch International Airport we recommend that you take the following steps to get to Temple Basin.

1. Upon arrival at the airport, take a shuttle or taxi to a Central City Backpackers accommodation.

2. Book your accommodation in Christchurch. We recommend the following:

Around the World Backpackers +64 3 3654363

Kiwi Base Camp +64 3 3666770 www.kiwibasecamp.co.nz

Jailhouse Accommodation +64 3 9827777

Foley Towers +64 3 3669720

3. Book your transport to Temple Basin

Atomic Shuttles can arrange pickup from most Christchurch backpackers and hotel accommodation

West Coast Shuttles (to Greymouth)
Depart 3.00 pm
+64 3 768 0028
www.westcoastshuttle.co.nz for online bookings  

If travelling by train you need to book the Arthur's Pass Shuttle to transport you from Arthur's Pass to Temple Basin.

Arthur's Pass Shuttle
+64 3 3189258
book@trampers.co.nz

THE GOODS LIFT

The Goods Lift will transport your gear up the mountain. The goodslift operator will meet you at the goodslift shed beside the main road.  There is no charge for this service.

Goods lift hours of operation:

Monday - Thursday 9.00 - 11.30am
Friday 9.00 - 11.30 & 4.00 - 6.00pm
Saturday - Sunday 9.00 - 12.00 & 4.00 - 6.00pm

Other times by arrangement - Phone the Booking Office +64 3 377 7788 or info@templebasin.co.nz

The Goods Lift Terminal is 800m along SH 73 west of the Dobson Memorial from the Temple Basin Car park.