11 October 2026
Showers, becoming few and far between in the afternoon, then clearing to fine in the evening.
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1 / 3Arthur's Pass National Park
Millennium Walk
This easy walk, suitable for prams, takes you to a bridge where you can see a waterfall.
Distance
0.6 km
Walking time
10 min
Difficulty
Easiest
Dogs
Not allowed
Wheelchair access
Friendly
Current status
Alerts and track conditions
Outdoor alert
Outdoor alert
Weather outlook
Arthur's Pass National Park forecast
Issued 10 Oct 2026, 9:23 pm
12 October 2026
Fine.
13 October 2026
A few showers developing.
14 October 2026
Rain, with heavy falls. Snow lowering to 2200 metres.
15 October 2026
A few showers, some possibly heavy, with snow to 700 metres.
Regional guidance only; elevation and terrain can produce different conditions.
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About Millennium Walk
Starting from the visitor centre carpark, this short walk, suitable for buggies and wheelchairs, takes you along the start of the Avalanche Peak Track, heading over a little stone bridge where you can see Avalanche Creek Waterfall. From here you can continue up the path to a viewing platform closer to the waterfall. Be aware, though, that this involves steps, so is not well-suited to buggies or wheelchairs. The walk then heads down to the main road at the Arthur’s Pass Chapel. From inside the Chapel, check out the view of the waterfall through the altar window frames. Finish by walking along the footpath to where you started.
Getting there for Millennium Walk
The walk starts opposite the Arthur's Pass Visitor Centre, 104 West Coast Road. Use this location in Google Maps to find your way there.
Helpful resources
We encourage you to continue gaining the skills and knowledge required for a safe trip. The NZ Mountain Safety Council has lots of free resources and information you can use. These can be accessed via www.mountainsafety.org.nz . Level up in your outdoor knowledge with these interactive online learning tools: Trip Planning Tramping / field Skills Basic Navigation River Safety Additionally, check out the range of helpful videos available from the NZ Mountain Safety Council YouTube channel .
Dog access for Millennium Walk
No dogs.
Before you walk Millennium Walk
Track information, access and weather can change. Confirm current alerts and land-manager information close to departure, tell someone your plans, and carry equipment appropriate for the route and conditions.