Private Shore Excursion to Inland Canterbury and Castle Hill Rock
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.
Options
Private Guided Tour
Private Guided Tour
Lunch, snacks, hot/cold drinks
Luxury Car: Luxury car for groups of 1-3
Minivan for groups 4-8
What's included in Private Shore Excursion to Inland Canterbury and Castle Hill Rock
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Darfield
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.
Springfield
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.
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.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Licensed Guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We can accommodate dietary requirements such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free etc.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Norwich Quay bus stop (opposite Independent Provedoring Co, no 20 Norwich Quay), there is only one bus stop on Norwich Quay. You will be collected by a white branded car or minivan and your guide will be wearing a branded uniform.
