Lyttelton Shore Excursion - Inland Canterbury & Castle Hill Tour
This scenic small-group tour includes lunch, transport, and a local guide to Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti.
Visit country towns, mountain passes, alpine lakes, and the amazing boulder fields at Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti—a day trip from Christchurch City into the mountains and back again.
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 and test your climbing skills or use your time to explore the endless maze of boulders.
Options
Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti- Guided tour from Christchurch
What's included in Lyttelton Shore Excursion - Inland Canterbury & Castle Hill Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Darfield
Visit the small farming town of Darfield. and get an inside to rural life in New Zealand.
Springfield
Stop for morning Tea in the quant township of Springfield. Famous for its oversized Donut sculpture that was donated to the town as a publicity stunt for the release of the cartoon movie 'The Simpsons Movie'.
Castle Hill Rocks
Explore the natural beauty of Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti Senic reserve. Your guide will show you around the maze of massive limestone boulders. We will have a picnic lunch here inamounst the rocks.
Inclusions
- Private transportation
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Travel time is included in the tour duration.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- The cruise ship shuttle will stop in Lyttelton at the Norwich Quay bus stop (opposite Independent Provedoring Co, no 20 Norwich Quay) before heading into Christchurch. A white branded car or minivan will collect you at Norwich Quay bus stop, and your guide will be wearing a branded uniform.