Castle Hill Rocks / Kura Tawhiti, Canterbury NZ

Stroll through impressive limestone rock formations at Kura Tawhiti / Castle Hill, situated on SH73 between Christchurch & the West Coast.

Castle Hill Rocks / Kura Tawhiti Access Track

Castle Hill Rocks / Kura Tawhiti are an outcrop of enormous limestone rocks just off the SH73 highway between Christchurch and the West Coast. You can take a 40 minute stroll through the rocks, which are an impressive sight. Expect to be joined by quite a crowd as they are a popular attraction and easy to access.

There’s no need for a map, but you can find more information if you need it on the DOC website. There’s a big car park at the start…

Castle Hill Rocks / Kura Tawhiti: The Scenery

Castle Hill Rocks / Kura Tawhiti Access Track
Bit of scale in this shot.
Castle Hill Rocks / Kura Tawhiti Access Track
Not sure if this tarn is there in all seasons.

Castle Hill Rocks / Kura Tawhiti Access Track

Castle Hill Rocks / Kura Tawhiti Access Track
Sophia warming herself on one of the rocks.

Author: Edward Hathway

I'm a clinical psychologist and keen hiker.

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