Castle Hill

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Castle Hill Conservation Area is an awesome place for a morning stroll. Good photo compositions can be found all over the place. We didn't get great light that day but at least some moody clouds.
Castle Hill Conservation Area is an awesome place for a morning stroll. Good photo compositions can be found all over the place. We didn't get great light that day but at least some moody clouds.
Frigid mountain rainwater? Any bath is worthwhile for a dirtbag cyclist. Stopping at Castle Hill was a must on our trip over Arthur's Pass. Wandering through the otherworldly rock formations made us feel like little kids - you just can't help but play hide and go seek through the tunnels or climb to the highest peak. #adventure #castlehill #bikepacking #southisland #dirtbagcyclist
Castle Hill is an incredible maze of limestone boulders in Arthur's Pass on New Zealand's South Island. It's representative of the dreamlike/fantasy landscapes one can find in New Zealand AKA Lord of the Rings country. Castle Hill serves as a perfect location for bouldering, climbing, having a picnic and/or playing hide and seek. #Green
Absolutely stunning! We visited on the opening weekend and it was great. Powdery open trails, get trails for all levels too. Not busy by any standard, and the views from the top are breathtaking. Advice: It is in a basin where the sun doesn't get to much so dress warmly! And I would recommend a 4 wheel drive as the road is very steep gravel :) Other than that - just the essentials. Snacks, and a camera!
Porters Lodge

Porters Lodge

2.5 out of 5
State Highway Castle Hill
Book a stay at this ski lodge in Castle Hill. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Porters Ski Area and Kura Tawhiti ...
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Porters Lodge
Fable Terrace Downs Resort by Mgallery

Fable Terrace Downs Resort by Mgallery

4.5 out of 5
623 Coleridge Road Windwhistle
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Windwhistle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Popular attractions Rakaia Gorge Walkway and Washpen Falls ...
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Fable Terrace Downs Resort by Mgallery
Arthur's Pass Alpine Motel

Arthur's Pass Alpine Motel

3.5 out of 5
52 Main Road Arthur's Pass National Park Canterbury
Stay at this motel in Arthur's Pass National Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
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Arthur's Pass Alpine Motel
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Absolutely stunning! We visited on the opening weekend and it was great. Powdery open trails, get trails for all levels too. Not busy by any standard, and the views from the top are breathtaking. Advice: It is in a basin where the sun doesn't get to much so dress warmly! And I would recommend a 4 wheel drive as the road is very steep gravel :) Other than that - just the essentials. Snacks, and a camera!

Porters Ski Area

Hit the slopes in Castle Hill with a visit to Porters Ski Area. Amble around the area's parks or visit its churches.

Porters Ski Area

Korowai - Torlesse Tussocklands Park

Explore the great outdoors at Korowai - Torlesse Tussocklands Park, a lovely green space in Castle Hill. Make some time to visit the churches while you're in the area.

Korowai - Torlesse Tussocklands Park

Kura Tawhiti Scenic Reserve

Explore the great outdoors at Kura Tawhiti Scenic Reserve, a lovely green space in Castle Hill.

Kura Tawhiti Scenic Reserve

Things to do

Arthurs Pass Day Trip From Christchurch via Castle Hill

Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill

$129
per adult
Arthur’s Pass Day Tour From Christchurch via Castle Hill
TranzAlpine Train

TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip

$262
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
TranzAlpine Train, Arthur's Pass and Castle Hill Day Trip
Full Day Arthurs Pass Tour with Tranzalpine Train in New Zealand

Christchurch to Arthur's Pass Day Tour: TranzAlpine Train & Lunch

$253
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Christchurch to Arthur's Pass Day Tour: TranzAlpine Train & Lunch
Christchurch to Franz Josef 1-Way Small Group Tour via Hokitika

Christchurch to Franz Josef 1-Way Small Group Tour via Hokitika

$167
per adult
Christchurch to Franz Josef 1-Way Small Group Tour via Hokitika
Christchurch: Cave Stream & Castle Hill Tour

Christchurch: Caving & Optional Castle Hill Tour

$172
per adult
Christchurch: Caving & Optional Castle Hill Tour
Arthurs Pass Day Tour With TranzAlpine and Jet Boat Ride

Arthur’s Pass Tour From Christchurch With Jet Boat & TranzAlpine

$348
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Arthur’s Pass Tour From Christchurch With Jet Boat & TranzAlpine
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Cities near Castle Hill

Arthur's Pass is one of the few roads connecting the East and West sides of New Zealand's South Island. The road winds it way through a mountain pass with beautiful and dramatic scenery. The area is great for outdoor activities such as hiking, or spotting waterfalls and the Kea (=alpine parrots).

Arthur's Pass

Mount Cavendish which includes mountains

Lake Coleridge

Misty lake

Lake Pearson