1 review
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Duration: 1 day
Product code: 210847P4
Overview
ItineraryWe 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- CavingWe 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.Stop At: • Castle Hill, Castle Hill, Canterbury Region, South Island • Cave Stream Scenic Reserve, State Highway 73, Castle Hill New Zealand • Kura Tawhiti Conservation Area, Castle Hill, 7580 New Zealand • Darfield, Darfield, Canterbury Region, South Island • Springfield, Springfield, Canterbury Region, South Island
Supplier Name
Adventure by Nature
Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking,Not recommended for travelers with back problems,No heart problems or other serious medical conditions,Not recommended for pregnant travelers,Not wheelchair accessible,Most travelers can participate,This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund,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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
Inclusions:
Use of caving equeptment including head torch, helmet and safety belt,Air-conditioned vehicle,Coffee and/or Tea,Lunch,Private transportation,Snacks
Exclusions:
Morning Tea (we will stop at Darfield Bakery on the way so you can purchace morning tea if you like)
Traveler Reviews
Mike gave us what we both described as the best tour we have ever been on, and we have been on a lot of tours. Pick up was a breeze, and he was a great driver. He was very knowledgeable about the hike, and provided great guidance on how to follow the multiple paths around Castle Hill. The stop at the pie shop was perfect, and lunch was delicious, especially after the long hike. He took excellent photos of us that we would not have been able to capture otherwise. He is a great conversationalist, and taught us not just about where we were but New Zealand and its history in general. We would highly recommend this tour and this touring company, and we would book with them again.
Reviewed by: ddannecker2013, 01/15/2020 12:00:00 AM