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When are the caves open?

Thu 13th Feb: ✅ OPEN Gate opens 0745, enter before 1245 to see the cave. Gate closes 1345. Speed limit 30 kmph 🦺
Fri 14th Feb: ❔ Times will be confirmed on Thursday afternoon. Gate opens 0745, enter before 1315 to see the cave. Gate closes 1415. Speed limit 30 kmph 🦺
Sat 15th Feb: ❔Times will be confirmed on Friday afternoon . Gate opens 0800, enter before 1400 to see the cave. Gate closes 1500. Speed limit 30 kmph 🦺
Sun 16th Feb: ❔Times will be confirmed on Saturday afternoon. Gate opens 0915, enter before 1415 to see the cave. Gate closes 1515. Speed limit 30 kmph 🦺
Mon 17th Feb: ❔ Times will be confirmed on Sunday afternoon. Gate opens 1045, enter before 1345 to see the cave. Gate closes 1445. Speed limit 30 kmph 🦺
Tue 18th Feb: ❔ Times will be confirmed on Monday afternoon. Gate opens 1130, enter before 1430 to see the cave. Gate closes 1530. Speed limit 30 kmph 🦺
Wed 19th Feb: ❔ Times will be confirmed on Tuesday afternoon. Gate opens 1215, enter before 1515 to see the cave. Gate closes 1615. Speed limit 30 kmph 🦺

When are the caves open?

Thu 13th Feb: ✅ OPEN Gate opens 0745, enter before 1245 to see the cave. Gate closes 1345. Speed limit 30 kmph 🦺
Fri 14th Feb: ❔ Times will be confirmed on Thursday afternoon. Gate opens 0745, enter before 1315 to see the cave. Gate closes 1415. Speed limit 30 kmph 🦺
Sat 15th Feb: ❔Times will be confirmed on Friday afternoon . Gate opens 0800, enter before 1400 to see the cave. Gate closes 1500. Speed limit 30 kmph 🦺
Sun 16th Feb: ❔Times will be confirmed on Saturday afternoon. Gate opens 0915, enter before 1415 to see the cave. Gate closes 1515. Speed limit 30 kmph 🦺
Mon 17th Feb: ❔ Times will be confirmed on Sunday afternoon. Gate opens 1045, enter before 1345 to see the cave. Gate closes 1445. Speed limit 30 kmph 🦺
Tue 18th Feb: ❔ Times will be confirmed on Monday afternoon. Gate opens 1130, enter before 1430 to see the cave. Gate closes 1530. Speed limit 30 kmph 🦺
Wed 19th Feb: ❔ Times will be confirmed on Tuesday afternoon. Gate opens 1215, enter before 1515 to see the cave. Gate closes 1615. Speed limit 30 kmph 🦺

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  private road, car park and access track to the beach and caves.

Children under 5 - Free

Children 5 - 14 yrs - $2

Adults 15 and over - $15

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
    $15 per adult, $2 per child, EFTPOS available
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