Go Caving & Explore Castle Hill (Small Group Tour)

5.0
(6 reviews)

1 day (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Morning - Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti
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 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 - Cave Stream
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 through the winding chambers and small waterfalls.

Not interested in caving? Nom problem your welcome to explore the paths and trails in the area or sit and relax with some afternoon tea in this very peaceful landscape instead of going through the cave.

What's Included

Private transportation
Use of caving equeptment including head torch, helmet and safety belt
Snacks
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
Coffee and/or Tea
Morning Tea (we will stop at Darfield Bakery on the way so you can purchace morning tea if you like)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
OR
Meeting point

Meet beside the Citizens' War Memorial Statue at Cathedral Square. Choose this option if you are yet to book your accommodation.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

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.

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
Supplied by Adventure by Nature

Tags

Extreme Sports
Climbing
Photography Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Caving
Photo Shoots
Shore Excursions
Small Group
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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