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.
What's Included
- Lunch and snacks
- Coffee and/or tea
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Licensed local guide
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses
Meeting Location
Norwich Quay
Lyttelton 8082, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Darfield
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Springfield
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lake Lyndon
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Kura Tawhiti Conservation Area
5 hours Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- We can accommodate dietary requirements such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free etc.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-210847P26
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- 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 (NZDT).
- 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.
- Lunch and snacks.
- Coffee and/or tea.
- Private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Licensed local guide.
- Alcoholic beverages.
- Personal expenses.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Castle Hill & Inland Canterbury Shore Excursion is as follows:
- We can accommodate dietary requirements such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free etc.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Castle Hill & Inland Canterbury Shore Excursion will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Lunch and snacks
- Coffee and/or tea
- Private air-conditioned vehicle
- Licensed local guide
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- We can accommodate dietary requirements such as vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free etc.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
