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This Free sightseeing spot is featured on The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe!
Castle Hill (Kura Tāwhiti) is such a cool spot in the South Island that everyone should visit! It has a majestic landscape with geological, cultural, and spiritual significance. This iconic setting was used as the backdrop for a battle in the movie The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. This area is known as one of the world’s best bouldering locations, and climbers flock here to challenge their skills.
Location: Castle Hill is located between Darfield and Arthur’s Pass, close to State Highway 73 and is only a one-hour 20-minute drive away from Christchurch, and well worth the visit.
Tips to help protect this unique landscape by following the visitor code of conduct. Wāhi tapu (sacred places) are here.
Dogs are not permitted in this reserve.
Stay on the access track - the paddocks are private property.
Use the provided toilet facilities.
Respect fenced areas.
Take all rubbish away with you.
Eating and drinking are only permitted in the carpark area and at the picnic table.
Reviews:
'If you only have time for one stop on your Arthur's Pass route, this has got to be the one stop! Castle Hill is absolutely amazing, one of the most beautiful places in New Zealand in my opinion. The rocks are absolutely insane, so huge! It is amazing to walk in between the giants. Quite some parking available during our visit, but it was on low season. - Fan, Google
'Incredible landform, geology, iwi stories, artwork and tikanga. Highly moving and beautiful walk.' - Janet, Google
'Very unique place. Easy to walk for kids with pathway and staircase. You should check the forecast before going to make sure it's not so windy. Free carpark, public toilet.' - Hong, Google
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