Cave Stream & Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti guided tour from Christchurch
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Cave Stream & Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti guided tour from Christchurch

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Ages 8-99, max of 11 per group
Duration: 24h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English
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  • Use of caving equeptment including head torch, helmet and safety belt
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Lunch
  • Private transportation
  • Snacks
What's not included
  • Morning Tea (we will stop at Darfield Bakery on the way so you can purchace morning tea if you like)


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • Zeroes Coffee Ltd, 81 Cashmere Road, Cashmere, Christchurch 8022, New Zealand
    Meet outside Zeroes Cafe. There is free all-day parking, which is a good option if you have your own transport.
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    Airport pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included airports.
    • Christchurch Intl Airport, Christchurch New Zealand
    Port pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included ports.
    • Norwich Quay near Canterbury St, Lyttelton 8082, New Zealand
    Additional pickup options
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included pickup points.
    • Citizens' War Memorial, 99 Cathedral Square, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 210847P4

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
      • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
      • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
      • Most travellers can participate
      • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
      • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
      • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travellers

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 210847P4

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      per adult
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      • Adventure by Nature
        31
        Christchurch, New Zealand
        Joined in October 2019
      • James M
        0 contributions
        2.0 of 5 bubbles
        Beware of last minute cancellations by trip operator
        Booked my trip two months in advance and it was cancelled at the last minute by the operator leaving me no time to make alternate arrangements. 8 days later still waiting for a refund.
        Written 6 February 2025
      • 54Maggie
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Amazing way to enjoy NZ stunning scenery
        Fantastic day kayaking. Sarah was so well organised - clear instructions, plenty of tea and cakes, interesting route. Very easy for us as we were picked up (even though I gave the wrong address), kitted up and dropped off at end of day. My husband is experienced but this was new to me but couldn’t have gone better. Sarah is a great guide and instructor which made this an outstanding day for us. Amazing scenery and history.
        Written 3 February 2025
      • V2576COlaurah
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Perfect Day at Castle Hill
        Perfect day spent with Anna! Easy pick up at the port of Lyttleton and headed out of town to Darfield Bakery. Best meat pies ever! And nice selection of GF baked goods. Highlight was visiting the limestone boulders in Castle Hill with a delicious picnic lunch and tour of site. Quick trip thru Christchurch and back to ship with time to grab a pint at Eruption brewery. More than 5 stars are appropriate for this day!
        Written 11 December 2024
      • LennyLH
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Not to be missed
        What an amazing gift from nature. Please do not drive past. It's an easy walk, and it is all so different close up than what you see from the carpark. Absolutely stunning. Around every corner the view changes completely.
        Written 2 December 2024
      • bernardoe279
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Outstanding Climbing Tour
        Amazing climbing adventure!! We got a full day of climbing and got to learn new techniques. The views were amazing and our guide gave us so many good insights about the place!
        Written 28 November 2024
      • snoopytang
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Wonderful day in Christchurch by kayaking
        We had wonderful kayaking day with our guide Ned. The water a little bit wavy and Ned taught us how to handle it. It was really fun.
        Written 22 December 2023
      • Curious32036255318
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        It was a geat tour- Castlehill
        Everything was just perfect. This is not an exaggeration. The sunny weather, huge rocks on the hill(I kept saying “WOW”), the kind, informative guide, and the delicious lunch, so what else do you need other than these? It was one of “the best” tours I’ve ever had :)
        Written 13 December 2023
      • waltercV1250KP
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Magical Day in the Sun
        Nathaniel was a splendid guide, a fount of knowledge, a provider of delicious food and a careful driver. The highlight of my trip to Christchurch was Castle Hill and the spectacular rock formations. If you have the chance, put this tour at the top of your list.
        Written 11 December 2023
      • tscott159
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Excellent Kayaking Trip
        This was an absolutely wonderful experience, easily the best of our trip to Christchurch. During our vacations we always like to get out and do some more adventurous experiences that have a physical component, hiking, paddling, etc. and this 100% fit the bill. The views were wonderful and our guide Nate was just a wealth of information about the area, wildlife, and history. Everything about the experience was so professional and just made us want to explore more of what they have to offer. I highly recommend reaching out on you next trip to Christchurch.
        Written 1 December 2023
      • 473skyb
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Perfect challenge
        Nathaniel was a great guide for my boys and I. We all had a good and challenging time climbing. The weather was great for us, we couldn’t have asked for a better day.
        Written 31 July 2023
      • Elizabeth B
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Best experience Ever
        Alan was completely prepared and organized! Safety and mini training for first timers like us were very well explained. Voyage was beautiful! Food, snacks, & beverages were great! Historical info along the way was very informative. I would definitely recommend this trip to anyone!
        Written 4 April 2023
      • ExploringDiscoverer5
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        I had so much fun on my Cave stream and Castle hill tour!
        We had an amazing day, with fabulous views of the mountains and local scenery. We thoroughly enjoyed the rocks at castle hill and the beautiful cave stream. Our guide, Alan was fantastic and made our time exploring around Christchurch so much more enjoyable and educational. We've come out with way more knowledge of the local area and such a fun and enjoyable experience. The pick up and drop off to our hotel really topped off the day. Thanks so much Adventure by nature we had an awesome time!
        Written 28 March 2023
      • Passport07063168321
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Fab intro to sport climbing
        We had a fantastic day out with Alan, climbing various crags with great views over Christchurch/New Brighton. It was a great luxury to be collected and dropped off again from our accommodation and the routes and type of climbing we did was adjusted to suit our ability and aims. As we have only limited experience of sport climbing it was great to learn the basics and more from a pro.
        Written 17 March 2023
      • Kim M
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Had a wonderful day with my guide Joey on an Adventure by Nature private walking tour from Christchurch to Godley Head
        My husband and I had booked a 2 person tour on Feb.5th. Unfortunately due to illness, my husband had to cancel last minute. Joey my guide carried on as planned, introducing me to the sites in Lyttelton and making planned stops at a local bakery to purchase lunch and a second coffee shop for a special morning brew. Joey had a great knowledge of the area and was a great conversationalist. We walked the Godley Head path (part of it is still closed due to the identification of asbestos in the military buildings on route), stopped to enjoy our lunch at a quaint little beach, and had time to dip our toes in at a different beach before heading back to the hotel. The Godley Head path was super easy to navigate (Joey wore sandals), the views were great and the weather cooperated. As an aside, there were bathrooms at the start of the trip but the ones enroute were locked. We were able to complete the Godley head walk ahead of schedule and so he offered to make an additional stop and take me to the Christchurch Botanical gardens for a look around. I was thrilled with this as I had very little time to explore Christchurch outside of the scheduled tour. All in all, it was a really enjoyable day thanks to Joey at Adventure by Nature!
        Written 13 February 2023
      • F7368SYjenniferg
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nice day trip
        We really enjoyed our experience with our tour guide Sarah. She was courteous, knowledgeable and friendly. She really helped us see the areas of Littleton and Christchurch that we felt were important to see. Good snacks, bouldering, and photography. Great day overall, thanks !
        Written 21 January 2023
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      ddannecker2013
      San Diego, CA11 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Jan 2020
      Mike gave us what we both described as the best tour we have ever been on, and we have been on a lot of tours. Pick up was a breeze, and he was a great driver. He was very knowledgeable about the hike, and provided great guidance on how to follow the multiple paths around Castle Hill. The stop at the pie shop was perfect, and lunch was delicious, especially after the long hike. He took excellent photos of us that we would not have been able to capture otherwise. He is a great conversationalist, and taught us not just about where we were but New Zealand and its history in general. We would highly recommend this tour and this touring company, and we would book with them again.
      Written 15 January 2020
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      Hi David, thanks for posting such an amazing review! We are very lucky to have such passionate and knowledgable guides such as Mike. Hope to see you again in the future. Cheers Alan
      Written 18 January 2020
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      Kate S
      7 contributions
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Mar 2022 • Solo
      Amazing trip to Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti and Cave Stream. My guide, Robbie, was very knowledgeable and friendly and tailored the tour to suit my interests. I had a great day walking around the boulder fields, trying some bouldering, and making my way through Cave Stream's underground river and waterfalls. Highly recommend. Thanks so much for an awesome day!
      Written 10 March 2022
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      It really is an amazing area to explore, glad you enjoyed the tour. Robbie is a great guide, we are lucky to have such a great team here at ABN. Thanks for the review;-)
      Written 11 March 2022
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      Shelley O
      1 contribution
      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Nov 2023 • Family
      Great way to experience your first cave. Weather was great especially given the amount of water to trek though.
      Guide was knowledgeable and flexible. The rock garden was also great for the looking for a place to explore and even boulder.
      Written 15 December 2023
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      Thank you for posting this review for others to see.
      Written 29 January 2024
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      *Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.

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