Discover nature’s creation
When are the caves open?

Tue 19th Mar: Gate opens 1615, arrive before 1800 to see the cave, gate closes 1900. πŸ’³ Only
Wed 20th Mar: Gate opens 1645, arrive before 1845 to see the cave, gate closes 1945. πŸ’³ Only
Thu 21st Mar: Gate opens 1715, arrive before 1915 to see the cave, gate closes 2015. πŸ’³ Only
Fri 22nd Mar: πŸŒ… Gate opens 0730, arrive before 0830 to see the cave, gate closes 0930. πŸ’³ Only πŸŒƒ Gate opens 1730 arrive before 1930 to see the cave, gate closes 2030.

When are the caves open?

Tue 19th Mar: Gate opens 1615, arrive before 1800 to see the cave, gate closes 1900. πŸ’³ Only
Wed 20th Mar: Gate opens 1645, arrive before 1845 to see the cave, gate closes 1945. πŸ’³ Only
Thu 21st Mar: Gate opens 1715, arrive before 1915 to see the cave, gate closes 2015. πŸ’³ Only
Fri 22nd Mar: πŸŒ… Gate opens 0730, arrive before 0830 to see the cave, gate closes 0930. πŸ’³ Only πŸŒƒ Gate opens 1730 arrive before 1930 to see the cave, gate closes 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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