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Lyttelton Shore Excursion - Inland Canterbury & Castle Hill Tour

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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.

What's Included

  • Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
  • Lunch
  • Snacks

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Norwich Quay
    Lyttelton 8082, New Zealand

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    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    Darfield

    Visit the small farming town of Darfield. and get an inside to rural life in New Zealand.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    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'.
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    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.
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    2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

    Christchurch (Pass By)

    Drive through the city centre and see Christchurch City on your way through town.
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    State Highway 73

    Drive from Port to Mountains following "The Great Alpine Highway" also known as State Highway 73. Along the way you will pass through Christchurch, small farming towns and over an alpine pass before reaching Castle Hill, Kura Tawhiti.
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    4 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Lake Lyndon

    Photograph opportunity.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Travel time is included in the tour duration.
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Lyttelton Shore Excursion – Inland Canterbury & Castle Hill Tour?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZST).This tour 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. Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-210847P18

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    • Specialized infant seats are available
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    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZST).
    • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
    • This tour 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.

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