Castle Hill
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Castle Hill

Explore Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti and inland Canterbury from Christchurch. Food, local guide and transport included.

From

NZ$499.00

Per Person

8 Hours

Highlights

  • Visit Castle HIll/Kura Tawhiti

  • Scenic drive S.H 73 “The Great Alpine Highway.”

  • Small-group tour

  • Transport with A/C.

  • Free time at Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti

Visit

Full Description

Leaving Christchurch, we head west towards the mountains across the flat farmland of the Canterbury Plains. After 45 minutes, we make a stop in the small farming town of Darfield. We will provide lunch and afternoon tea, but you might like to sample some Kiwi cuisine or pick up a coffee from the local bakery. Continuing our journey across the plains, we pass through another small town named Springfield with its giant doughnut. Your guide will explain how the giant doughnut ended up here while snapping a photograph. From Springfield, it’s a 45-minute drive along “the Great Alpine Highway” to Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti conservation area. The road...

Includes

Hotel pick-up/drop off

Tour guide

Transport

Morning Tea & Lunch

Meeting Point

-Directly from your hotel- any accommodation within 3.5 km’s of Christchurch city centre – See on google maps 

-Canterbury Museum meeting location- See on Google maps

 -Princess Margarate Hospital meeting location (free all day parking) – See on Google maps 

-Lyttelton Port meeting location (for shore excursions) – See on google maps

Cancellation policy

Full refund if cancelled up to 48 hours before activity starts.

Good weather is required for this experience. If we need to cancel due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

There is a minimum number of travellers for this experience. If the minimum isn't met and we need to cancel, we will offer a different date/experience or a full refund.

From

NZ$499.00

Per Person

8 Hours

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Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti day tour- from Christchurch.

You will be picked up from your accommodation or from our meeting point outside the Canterbury Museum on Rolleston Ave, Christchurch.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 or Sheffield Pie shop to collect our lunch. (Lunch is provided). After a short break, we continue our...Show More
Duration: 8 Hours
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Private Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti day tour- from Christchurch.

You will be picked up from your accommodation or from our meeting point outside the Canterbury Museum on Rolleston Ave, Christchurch.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 or Sheffield Pie shop to collect our lunch. (Lunch is provided). After a short break, we continue our...Show More
Duration: 8 Hours
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Frequently Asked Questions

What should I wear for a visit to Castle Hill?

Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes or hiking boots and dress in comfortable layers.

Are drinks also provided during the tour or should I bring my own?

Yes, light refreshments are provided.

Is the tour suitable for elderly participants?

Absolutely. The tour is described as family-friendly.

Are there any short walks or hikes involved?

Yes  when at Castle Hill, the tour includes a leisurely guided walk among the enormous limestone boulders, offering plenty of time to explore at your own pace in this fascinating natural playground.

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