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When are the caves open?

Sun 16th Mar: βœ… OPEN. Gate opens 0830, enter before 1230 to see the cave. Gate closes 1330. Speed limit 30 kmph 🦺
Mon 17th Mar: ❔ OPEN. Timed to be confirmed on Monday afternoon. Gate opens 0900, enter before 1230 to see the cave. Gate closes 1330. Speed limit 30 kmph 🦺
Tue 18th Mar: ❔ Probably closed 🌊
Wed 19th Mar: ❔ OPEN. Times to be confirmed on Tuesday afternoon Gate opens 1045, enter before 1345 to see the cave. Gate closes 1445. Speed limit 30 kmph 🦺
Thu 20th Mar: ❔ Probably closed 🌊
Fri 21st Mar: ❔ OPEN. Times to be confirmed on Thursday afternoon. Gate opens 1230, enter before 1530 to see the cave. Gate closes 1630. Speed limit 30 kmph 🦺
Sat 22nd Mar: ❔ To be advised.

When are the caves open?

Sun 16th Mar: βœ… OPEN. Gate opens 0830, enter before 1230 to see the cave. Gate closes 1330. Speed limit 30 kmph 🦺
Mon 17th Mar: ❔ OPEN. Timed to be confirmed on Monday afternoon. Gate opens 0900, enter before 1230 to see the cave. Gate closes 1330. Speed limit 30 kmph 🦺
Tue 18th Mar: ❔ Probably closed 🌊
Wed 19th Mar: ❔ OPEN. Times to be confirmed on Tuesday afternoon Gate opens 1045, enter before 1345 to see the cave. Gate closes 1445. Speed limit 30 kmph 🦺
Thu 20th Mar: ❔ Probably closed 🌊
Fri 21st Mar: ❔ OPEN. Times to be confirmed on Thursday afternoon. Gate opens 1230, enter before 1530 to see the cave. Gate closes 1630. Speed limit 30 kmph 🦺
Sat 22nd Mar: ❔ 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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