Arthur's Pass (Canterbury Side)
Category 128.5 km
Distance
760 m
Elevation Gain
2.7%
Average Gradient
7%
Max Gradient
920 m
Summit Elevation
Arthur's Pass is New Zealand's most significant mountain road crossing and the Canterbury zone's defining cycling ascent — not for its average gradient, which at 2.7% over 28.5km places it among the gentler passes in any serious mountain cycling destination, but for the total immersion in Southern A...
Pro Tip
The Canterbury approach gives the better cycling experience for a first visit — the gradient is progressive, the gorge provides continuous visual interest on the lower section, and the alpine zone abo...