Contact Cathedral Caves

Plan ahead as there’s no cell phone reception in this area of the Catlins

Before you arrive, be sure to plan ahead and check the tide times and take note of how to get there as cell phone reception in the area is limited. Bring cash on the day as there is no EFTPOS and usually only a three-hour window in which the caves are safe to visit due to tidal activity. Adults are $5 and children are $1. It is a dog free environment to help protect wildlife. To better prepare for your visit, check out our Frequently Asked Questions before visiting Cathedral Caves.

Directions to Cathedral Caves

Cathedral Caves are located in the Catlins, south of Tautuku just off the Southern Scenic Route, Catlins, New Zealand at the Northern end of Waipati beach. The Cathedral Caves carpark is at the end of a 2 km access road (an old logging road). From the carpark, there is a 30-minute walk in total through native forest and across the beach to the caves.

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