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When are the caves open?

Wed 6th Dec: Open 1500 - 1845 arrive before 1745 to see the cave.
Thu 7th Dec: Possibly open 1630 - 1830. Arrive before 1730 to see the cave. To be confirmed at 1615 on the day.
Fri 8th Dec: Open 1645 - 1945 arrive before 1845 to see the cave.
Sat 9th Dec: Probably open 0630 - 0800 arrive by 0700. Also Probably open 1700 - 2015 arrive before 1915 to see the cave.
Sun 10th Dec: Probably open 0630 - 0845. Arrive before 0745. Also probably open 1800 & 2130 arrive before 2030.
Mon 11th Dec: Possibly open 0730 - 1000 arrive before 0900. Also possibly open 1815 - 2130 arrive before 2030.

When are the caves open?

Wed 6th Dec: Open 1500 - 1845 arrive before 1745 to see the cave.
Thu 7th Dec: Possibly open 1630 - 1830. Arrive before 1730 to see the cave. To be confirmed at 1615 on the day.
Fri 8th Dec: Open 1645 - 1945 arrive before 1845 to see the cave.
Sat 9th Dec: Probably open 0630 - 0800 arrive by 0700. Also Probably open 1700 - 2015 arrive before 1915 to see the cave.
Sun 10th Dec: Probably open 0630 - 0845. Arrive before 0745. Also probably open 1800 & 2130 arrive before 2030.
Mon 11th Dec: Possibly open 0730 - 1000 arrive before 0900. Also possibly open 1815 - 2130 arrive before 2030.

COME AND EXPLORE THE

Cathedral Caves

Cathedral Caves are a highlight for visitors to The Catlins. Located in cliffs at the northern end of pristine Waipati Beach, they have attracted international interest for their length - the two sea-formed passages together measure just on 200 metres - and their impressive height, up to 30 metres.


Popular for decades, this outstanding natural feature is 15km south of the village of Papatowai and 2km off the highway. From the car park, a one-kilometre walking track descends through lush coastal forest to the beach. Visitors cross Maori freehold land, which is managed by a trust.

 


There is a small charge for the use of the car park and access to the bush track, beach and caves.

Children under 5 - Free

Children 5 - 14 yrs - $2

Adults 15 and over - $10

Card payment only

 

 

Tides

Opening hours are variable and limited. Check the website on the day of your visit

Access to the Cathedral Caves is only possible when tides, weather, sea-swell and other conditions allow. Current opening hours are displayed on the homepage of the website. Email us for more information.

access

  • dogfree
    Dog free enviroment to look after the wildlife
  • carpark
    Secure carpark
  • currency
    $10 per adult, $2 per child, EFTPOS available
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