Arthur Dudley Dobson Memorial, Stone memorial in Arthur's Pass, New Zealand.
The obelisk memorial stands 25 feet tall, constructed of stone and reinforced concrete, featuring bronze plaques at its base displaying inscriptions.
Former Prime Minister George Forbes unveiled the memorial on April 18, 1937, commemorating Sir Arthur Dudley Dobson's exploration and surveying achievements.
The memorial recognizes the engineering legacy of Sir Arthur Dudley Dobson, who led the first European expedition through the mountain pass in 1864.
The memorial site connects to Arthur's Pass Walking Track, requiring a two-hour and forty-minute journey from the village on a maintained path.
The structure sits on a rock formation near State Highway 73's highest point, marking the location where Dobson discovered the mountain crossing route.
Location: Selwyn District
Inception: April 18, 1937
Architects: Cecil Wood
GPS coordinates: -42.90789,171.55914
Latest update: March 8, 2025 13:57
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