Devils Punchbowl Waterfall
Located in Arthur's Pass National Park area in the Canterbury region, New Zealand.
This is somewhere that we will visit over and over again. An awe inspiring waterfall which is totally worth the many stairs to get too! Bonus features include being surrounded by beautiful bush, being followed by cheeky fantails and spotting snow capped peaks in the surround landscape. We love Devils Punchbowl!
Arthur's Pass National Park Area
Further Information
Devils Punchbowl Walking Track
Track Access / Information
From the start of the walk, follow the footbridge across the Bealey River. The next bridge, over Devils Punchbowl Creek, has a good view of the waterfall. From here, wander through lush beech forest with friendly fantails/pīwakawaka and tomtits before climbing 150m up a series of steps to a viewing platform at the base of this spectacular waterfall. Return is via the same track. There is a large number of steps which some people may find challenging with an elevation change: of 69m. We recommend you always check in with an appropriate weather forecast service/and the DOC website before taking the trip into Arthur's Pass National Park area's as the weather can cause tracks to close at short notice.
Weather / What to wear?
As with any outdoor activities in New Zealand, the elements are always unpredictable and ever-changing. Most parts of the Devils Punchbowl Walking Track are lined with lush beech forest trees covering the track. Always have wind/waterproof jackets and hats on hand, in case of any circumstance changes. If you are looking at getting up and close with the Devils Punchbowl waterfall, you will get wet! Wet and cold conditions can occur at any time, even in summer.
Facilites
550m back down West Coast Road is the Arthurs Pass township, there are numerous small café/shops and toilet facilities access here. Dogs are prohibited on all walks in Arthur's Pass National Park.
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Department of Conservation (DOC)
For full Devils Punchbowl Waterfall information please use the click-through provided
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Entering the elements
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Directions
Google map track infomation
The Devils Punchbowl Walking Track starts at the northern end of Arthur's Pass village, just off SH73 at the Punchbowl car park (signposted off the highway).
So how did the children find it?
A message from Alba and Maya
Alba says: There are lots of stairs! The waterfall was so big and sounded loud. I liked sitting there to have lunch! It was exciting and amazing!
Maya says: Can we do this walk again? The waterfall was good.
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