Waterfall
Devil's Punchbowl Falls
Arthur's Pass, Canterbury
A 131 m waterfall in Arthur's Pass, one hour return on a track with lots of steps.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 60 min
The track starts at the north end of Arthur's Pass village and climbs a steady set of steps to a viewing platform at the foot of the falls. The water drops from a hanging valley in a long white ribbon. It's the best short walk in the village.
Good to know
- Lots of steps, go slow
- Best after rain for flow
- Cold wind blows off the falls, bring a jacket
- Best time
- Morning
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Walk from the Punchbowl car park off SH73
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- No dogs
Facilities
- Toilets
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