Cave Stream and Castle Hill Tour
Combined sightseeing and caving day tour from Christchurch. Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti is a labyrinth of giant limestone boulders that sit in the Craigieburn Basin, an area surrounded by mountain ranges on all sides. The area is rich with cultural and recreational significance and has been granted Tōpuni status “A symbolic cloak of protection”. Known internationally as world-class climbing, bouldering, and film making destination; it’s well worth a visit. A short drive from Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti conservation area is a stunning 600-meter long limestone cave in the Cave Stream scenic reserve.
Morning- Castle Hill
We start our adventure by travelling west towards the mountains across the flat farmland of the Canterbury Plains. We make a stop after 45mins at the “Darfield Bakery” (We will provide lunch, but you might like to sample a classic Kiwi pie or coffee) before continuing our journey to Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti.
Your guide will show you around if you like you can have a go at bouldering and test your climbing skills, or use your time here to explore the endless maze of boulders. We stop here for lunch at Castle Hill.
Afternoon- Caving
We will meet back at the carpark at 1:00 pm and make our way to Cave Stream, just 10 mins drive from Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti. It will take us approximately 45mins to make our way through the 594 meters of the limestone cave. Our route follows the crystal-clear water up-stream, through the winding chambers and small waterfalls. The final section has a 3-meter fixed ladder to climb past the most significant waterfall as we exit the cave.
After some afternoon tea and a hot drink, it’s time to head back to Christchurch. The return journey takes approx 90mins. You can choose to be dropped back at your hotel, at the CanterburyMuseum or to the Christchurch Airport.
Redeem information
Voucher type: Printed
Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.
Location
Start point:
Canterbury Museum
Pick-up from Christchurch city hotels.
End point: Christchurch.
Schedule
Duration: 7,5 Hours
Guide options
Guide type: Guide
Tips type: Optional
Group type: Private
Morning- Castle Hill
We start our adventure by travelling west towards the mountains across the flat farmland of the Canterbury Plains. We make a stop after 45mins at the “Darfield Bakery” (We will provide lunch, but you might like to sample a classic Kiwi pie or coffee) before continuing our journey to Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti.
Your guide will show you around if you like you can have a go at bouldering and test your climbing skills, or use your time here to explore the endless maze of boulders. We stop here for lunch at Castle Hill.
Afternoon- Caving
We will meet back at the carpark at 1:00 pm and make our way to Cave Stream, just 10 mins drive from Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti. It will take us approximately 45mins to make our way through the 594 meters of the limestone cave. Our route follows the crystal-clear water up-stream, through the winding chambers and small waterfalls. The final section has a 3-meter fixed ladder to climb past the most significant waterfall as we exit the cave.
After some afternoon tea and a hot drink, it’s time to head back to Christchurch. The return journey takes approx 90mins. You can choose to be dropped back at your hotel, at the CanterburyMuseum or to the Christchurch Airport.
Redeem information
Voucher type: Printed
Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.
Location
Start point:
Canterbury Museum
Pick-up from Christchurch city hotels.
End point: Christchurch.
Schedule
Duration: 7,5 Hours
Guide options
Guide type: Guide
Tips type: Optional
Group type: Private
- tea
- Lunch
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