We-Retreat Lake Pearson Caving

Cave Stream & Castle Hill Itinerary


Duration: 7 - 8 hours
Activities: Caving, Bouldering, Sightseeing
Transport: Minivan or luxury car (private tours)
Food included: Picnic lunch, morning & afternoon tea
Start/Finish location: Christchurch City Centre
Pick-up time: 8:30 am
Finish time: 5:00 - 5:30 pm
Min/Max numbers: 2 – 8 pax
(Public Holidays: By request only - Min 4 Pax)
*Suitable for active travellers. Minimum child age 8 years.
You’ll be picked up from your accommodation or meeting point in Christchurch or Lyttelton. Our journey takes us through the Canterbury Plains, stopping in Springfield to see the giant doughnut. We’ll have morning tea by Lake Lyndon before heading to Cave Stream Scenic Reserve.
At Cave Stream, your guide will provide caving gear and a safety briefing before leading you through the 600-meter limestone cave, which takes about 45-60 minutes to explore. The cave features crystal-clear water, large chambers, and a fixed ladder to climb past a small waterfall.
Afterward, enjoy hot drinks and a picnic lunch with mountain views, followed by a short drive to Castle Hill/Kura Tawhiti. Explore the stunning boulder field, a world-renowned climbing and filming spot. Your guide will show you around, or you can explore at your own pace. The tour ends with a drop-off at your accommodation.
Pick-up/Drop-off:
- Chch Hotels
- Citizens’ War Memorial, Cathedral Square
- Zeros Café Cashmere Road (free all-day parking)
Tour starts – Christchurch
(Travel – 45 minutes)
1. Darfield – Break time, 10 minutes
(Travel - 40 minutes)
2. Lake Lyndon – Snack, photo stop, 15 minutes
(Travel - 15 minutes)
3. Cave Stream Scenic Reserve – Safety briefing, guided cave walk,
lunch, 1.5 hours
(Travel - 5 minutes)
4. Kura Tawhiti Conservation Area – Sightseeing, guided walk, 1 hour
(Travel - 25 minutes)
5. Springfield – Photo stop, 5 minutes
(Travel – 1 hour )
Tour finishes – Christchurch