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Arthurs Point

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TRAIL STATUS & UPDATES

HEAVY RAIN DAMAGE - Be aware of mud, flooding, scour and washouts across the network.

Closed

Coronet Loop Trail

Closed until further notice

Maintenance

Partial Closure

Waiwhakaata Lake Hayes Trail

Slip remediation works are still to be completed, flood waters have receded at the southern end, the bridge at the northern end remains closed.

Maintenance

Detour

Frankton Track

Due to major infrastructure upgrades along the Frankton Track, a detour via the sealed footpath alongside Frankton Road will be in place throughout 2026. Please follow signage for the alternative route.

Maintenance

Partial Closure

Arrow River Bridges Trail

Swain Bridge remains closed while repairs are underway. Works will take 4–6 weeks, with detour signage in place. Please follow crew instructions on site.

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Arthurs Point sits at the foot of Coronet Peak Ski Field and Mountain Bike Park. The Kimi-ākau Shotover River winds below the alpine village, carving out dramatic gorges popular for jet-boating, kayaking, walking and biking. Arthurs Point has a range of accommodation options, as well as a great selection of restaurants, eateries and breweries.

The Wharehuanui Trail and Shotover Gorge Trail start and end in Arthurs Point, and the Arthurs Point Trail offers a walking and cycling route to Queenstown. Coronet Peak Mountain Bike trails and the Coronet Loop can be reached via the Wharehuanui Trail. The Hugo Tunnel is a short walk or bike from Arthurs Point on the Shotover Gorge Trail. In addition to the Queenstown Trail, more challenging backcountry and alpine trails can be embarked upon from Arthurs Point.

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1. Stay

Choose from a wide range of accommodation options in Arthurs Point, with something to suit everyone from luxury hotels to budget-friendly campground options.

2. Eat & Drink

Whether you're after excellent coffee and brunch, takeaway options for the trail, or raising a locally brewed beverage and sampling delicious local fare — Arthurs Point has restaurants, breweries and eateries to satisfy your hunger.

3. Adventure

Adrenaline junkies can check out the Shotover Canyon Swing, take a thrill-ride on Shotover Jet, or head into Skippers for rafting or to explore the mountain trails on foot.

4. Ski Coronet

During the winter months, Coronet Peak offers rollercoaster terrain, wide open trails, night skiing and expansive views of the Whakatipu Basin and Southern Alps.

5. Ride Coronet

In summer, Coronet Peak becomes a mountain biking mecca. Plenty of flow and gravity trails, with a chairlift on the upper mountain, and dozens of descent trails and climbing options into Skippers or down to the valley floor.

6. Après

Arthurs Point is the perfect spot for après everything! Bars and restaurants offer outdoor dining in summer and cosy fireside spots in the winter — the perfect destination to relax and refuel after a day on the trails.

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