We had decided when leaving Lake Brunner that we would cross the Alps through Arthurs Pass. Not a route either of us had ever travelled before. There are warnings about towing vehicles but that did not refer to us. Not for the faint hearted on the west coast side , very steep and windy, but we managed ok.
Stopping at Arthurs Pass village for lunch and a walk around before carrying on to Christchurch.The trip is much more gentle on the eastern side and we arrived at Weedons in time for 4zz’s.
Following the leader. There is a few of these one way bridges around.
One motorhome each way in Arthurs Pass.
No height problems here. Surprisingly large trucks travel this road.
Rock fall protection shelter. West Coast side of Arthurs Pass.
Waterfall diversion a couple of hundred yards further on.
The Otira Bridge through Arthurs Pass taken from the lookout above.
Dis-used turntable at Arthurs Pass railway station.
Three relics of steam train days.
Otira Tunnel Arthurs Pass end. The tunnel was started in 1909 from both ends and took 10 years to hole through due to labour shortages. It took another 5 years before the tunnel was ready for use.
Rail bridge leading into the Otira Tunnel.
Yes, there is the first hint of snow under those clouds.
1 comment:
Great photos - we have yet to travel this route and over the new(ish) bridge, perhaps next trip.
Robin and Jenny
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