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When are the caves open?

Wed 15th Jan: βœ… OPEN. Gate opens 0830, enter before 1130 to see the cave. Gate closes 1230. Speed limit 30 kmph 🦺
Thu 16th Jan: ❔ Open. Times to be confirmed Wednesday night. Gate opens 0815, enter before 1315 to see the cave. Gate closes 1415. Speed limit 30 kmph 🦺
Fri 17th Jan: ❔ Open. Times to be confirmed on Thursday night. Gate opens 0830, enter before 1400 to see the cave. Gate closes 1500. Speed limit 30 kmph 🦺
Sat 18th Jan: ❔ Open. Times to be confirmed on Friday night. Gate opens 0915, Enter before 1445 to see the cave. Gate closes 1545. Speed limit 30 kmph 🦺
Sun 19th Jan: ❔ Possibly Open? TImes to be confirmed on Saturday night. Gate opens 1000, enter before 1530 to see the cave. Gate closes 1630. Speed limit 30 kmph 🦺
Mon 20th Jan: ❔ Probably closed. 🌊🌊🌊
Tue 21st Jan: ❔ Probably closed 🌊🌊🌊

When are the caves open?

Wed 15th Jan: βœ… OPEN. Gate opens 0830, enter before 1130 to see the cave. Gate closes 1230. Speed limit 30 kmph 🦺
Thu 16th Jan: ❔ Open. Times to be confirmed Wednesday night. Gate opens 0815, enter before 1315 to see the cave. Gate closes 1415. Speed limit 30 kmph 🦺
Fri 17th Jan: ❔ Open. Times to be confirmed on Thursday night. Gate opens 0830, enter before 1400 to see the cave. Gate closes 1500. Speed limit 30 kmph 🦺
Sat 18th Jan: ❔ Open. Times to be confirmed on Friday night. Gate opens 0915, Enter before 1445 to see the cave. Gate closes 1545. Speed limit 30 kmph 🦺
Sun 19th Jan: ❔ Possibly Open? TImes to be confirmed on Saturday night. Gate opens 1000, enter before 1530 to see the cave. Gate closes 1630. Speed limit 30 kmph 🦺
Mon 20th Jan: ❔ Probably closed. 🌊🌊🌊
Tue 21st Jan: ❔ Probably closed 🌊🌊🌊

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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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