The quality of New Zealand's information centres is outstanding.  The Arthurs Pass National Park HQ the centre helps us find the places of interest and understand the nature we see.

Here we find:-
●  The story of early coach travel (see coach on display)
●  The story of the giant viaduct
●  The story of the famous rail tunnel under the pass
●  The story of creation as the Maori understood it
●  Large relief maps giving us an overview of the land 
●  Information on the forests plants and insects
●  Help and guidance for mountain climbers and bush walkers
●  An audio visual presentation on the park and human development

We can also learn how national parks are managed, to ensure their natural beauty is not compromised by human activity.

help us understand the significance of the areas as they apply to our interests.