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When are the caves open?

Thu 27th Mar: β›” CLOSED - DO NOT ENTER β›”πŸŒŠ
Fri 28th Mar: ❔ Open. Times to be confirmed on Thurs evening. Gate opens 0800, enter before 0945 to see the cave. Gate closes 1045. Speed limit 30 kmph 🦺
Sat 29th Mar: ❔ Open twice. Times to be confirmed on Friday evening. Gate opens 0800. Enter before 1100 to see the cave. Gate closes 1200. πŸŒ† Gate opens again 1800 enter before 2000 to see the cave. Gate closes 2100 πŸ”¦ Speed limit 30 kmph 🦺
Sun 30th Mar: ❔ Probably open in the morning. To be advised.
Mon 31st Mar: ❔ Open. Times to be confirmed on Sunday evening. Gate opens 0830 enter before 1145 to see the cave. Gate closes 1245. Speed limit 30 kmph 🦺 0830
Tue 1st Apr: ❔ Hopefully open in the morning 🀞
Wed 2nd Apr: ❔ To be advised.

When are the caves open?

Thu 27th Mar: β›” CLOSED - DO NOT ENTER β›”πŸŒŠ
Fri 28th Mar: ❔ Open. Times to be confirmed on Thurs evening. Gate opens 0800, enter before 0945 to see the cave. Gate closes 1045. Speed limit 30 kmph 🦺
Sat 29th Mar: ❔ Open twice. Times to be confirmed on Friday evening. Gate opens 0800. Enter before 1100 to see the cave. Gate closes 1200. πŸŒ† Gate opens again 1800 enter before 2000 to see the cave. Gate closes 2100 πŸ”¦ Speed limit 30 kmph 🦺
Sun 30th Mar: ❔ Probably open in the morning. To be advised.
Mon 31st Mar: ❔ Open. Times to be confirmed on Sunday evening. Gate opens 0830 enter before 1145 to see the cave. Gate closes 1245. Speed limit 30 kmph 🦺 0830
Tue 1st Apr: ❔ Hopefully open in the morning 🀞
Wed 2nd Apr: ❔ To be advised.

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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