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This scenic small-group tour includes lunch, transport, and a local guide to Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti.
Visit country towns, mountain passes, alpine lakes, and the amazing boulder fields at Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti—a day trip from Christchurch City into the mountains and back again.
Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti is an amazing labyrinth of giant limestone boulders. The area is rich with cultural and recreational significance and has been granted Tōpuni status, “a symbolic cloak of protection.”
Your guide will show you around. If you like, you can try bouldering and test your climbing skills or use your time to explore the endless maze of boulders.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The cruise ship shuttle will stop in Lyttelton at the Norwich Quay bus stop (opposite Independent Provedoring Co, no 20 Norwich Quay) before heading into Christchurch. A white branded car or minivan will collect you at Norwich Quay bus stop, and your guide will be wearing a branded uniform.
Itinerary
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1
Visit the small farming town of Darfield. and get an inside to rural life in New Zealand.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
Stop for morning Tea in the quant township of Springfield. Famous for its oversized Donut sculpture that was donated to the town as a publicity stunt for the release of the cartoon movie 'The Simpsons Movie'.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Explore the natural beauty of Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti Senic reserve. Your guide will show you around the maze of massive limestone boulders. We will have a picnic lunch here inamounst the rocks.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
(Pass by)
Drive through the city centre and see Christchurch City on your way through town.
Admission ticket free -
4
Drive from Port to Mountains following "The Great Alpine Highway" also known as State Highway 73. Along the way you will pass through Christchurch, small farming towns and over an alpine pass before reaching Castle Hill, Kura Tawhiti.
4 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Photograph opportunity.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Travel time is included in the tour duration.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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