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This adventure lets you experience one of New Zealand’s most accessible underground rivers as well as the dramatic limestone landscape of Castle Hill—available in several flexible tour options.
At Cave Stream, your guide leads you through a 594-metre limestone passage shaped by crystal-clear water, small waterfalls, and winding chambers, finishing with a fun 5-metre ladder climb. It’s a memorable, family-friendly caving experience that requires no previous skills.
Options that include Castle Hill/Kura Tāwhiti offer the chance to wander an incredible labyrinth of giant limestone boulders, an area rich in cultural history and famous for climbing and film locations. Try some easy bouldering or simply enjoy the scenery.
(Lunch is provided only in the options that include it.)
Whether you choose caving only, add Castle Hill, or join the full day with transport, you’ll experience one of the South Island’s most unique alpine environments.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet beside the Citizens' War Memorial Statue at Cathedral Square. Choose this option if you are yet to book your accommodation.
What to expect
Does Not Include: Transport, Lunch, Castle Hill
What to Expect:
Meet your guide at Cave Stream, gear up, and explore a 45–60 minute underground river cave with large chambers, narrow passages, and a 5-meter ladder exit. The tour ends back at the car park.
Option 2: Caving + Lunch + Castle Hill Tour (Meet at Cave Stream)
Does Not Include: Transport
What to Expect:
Enjoy the same caving experience as Option 1, followed by a picnic lunch with mountain views. Then follow your guide in your own vehicle to Castle Hill/Kura Tāwhiti to explore the famous limestone boulders, learn the site’s history, and try bouldering if you like. The tour ends at Castle Hill.
Option 3: Full-Day Adventure with Transport from Christchurch or Lyttelton Port
What to Expect:
Get picked up in Christchurch or at the port and travel across the Canterbury Plains to Cave Stream for a guided caving tour. Afterwards, enjoy lunch and drinks before heading to Castle Hill/Kura Tāwhiti for a guided walk among its massive limestone formations. On the return trip, stop in Springfield for a photo with the giant doughnut before dropping off at your pickup point.
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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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