Private Castle Hill & Inland Canterbury Shore Excursion

Overview

Private guided tour includes lunch, transport, and a local guide to Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti. This tour doesn't require minimum numbers. It is suitable for individuals, couples, and small groups looking for a unique and personal tour. Journey along the stunning Great Alpine Highway, traverse Porters Pass, take in the beauty of Lake Lyndon, and explore the awe-inspiring Castle Hill boulders on this shore excursion from Lyttelton. 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 or use your time here to explore the endless maze of boulders.

Itinerary

1. ダーフィールド

   Leaving Lyttelton via the "Great Alpine Highway", you'll cross the flat farmland of the Canterbury Plains towards the mountains. Halfway across the plains, you will discover the small rural town of Darfield, where you will enjoy a short stop, allowing you to sample some of the local delicacies from the famous Darfield Bakery.

   · 1 h

2. スプリングフィールド

   Your next stop is Springfield, just 20 minutes down the road. Its giant doughnut statue is well worth a photo, and your guide will explain how the town ended up with this giant doughnut.

   · 30 min

3. Lake Lyndon

   From Springfield, the road winds up over Porter's Pass at 900 meters before continuing to Lake Lyndon, where we will stop for morning tea.

   · 30 min

4. Kura Tawhiti Conservation Area

   From Lake Lyndon, it's only a 10-minute drive to Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti. This area is an amazing labyrinth of giant limestone boulders in the Craigieburn Basin, surrounded by mountains. The area is rich with cultural and recreational significance and has a Tōpuni status of a "symbolic cloak of protection”. It is also known internationally as a world-class climbing, bouldering, photography, and film-making destination. Your guide will show you around and explain the geography and cultural significance of the area before finding the perfect spot to sit down for a picnic lunch. Following lunch, you will have free time to explore the boulder fields in your own time before meeting back at the car park. The return journey back to Lyttelton takes approximately 1.5-2 hours.

   · 5 h

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What to know before you go

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• We can accommodate dietary requirements such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free etc.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

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

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather or if there aren't enough participants.

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Product code: 210847P26

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