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When are the caves open?

Sun 9th Feb: βœ… OPEN Gate opens 1715, enter before 1930. Gate closes 2030. Speed limit 30 kmph 🦺 (Note sea conditions too rough in morning)
Mon 10th Feb: ❔ Open twice. Times to be confirmed on Sunday evening. πŸŒ… Gate opens 0700, enter before 1000, gate closes 1100. πŸŒƒ Gate opens again 1700, enter before 2030, gate closes 2130. Speed limit 30 kmph 🦺
Tue 11th Feb: ❔ Open twice. Times to be confirmed on Monday evening. πŸŒ… Gate opens 0730, enter before 1045 to see the cave. Gate closes 1145. πŸŒƒ Gate opens again 1800, enter before 2000. Gate closes 2100. Speed limit 30 kmph 🦺
Wed 12th Feb: ❔ Open twice. Times to be confirmed on Tuesday evening. πŸŒ… Gate opens 0730, enter before 1130 to see the cave. Gate closes 1230. πŸŒƒ Gate opens again 1830, enter before 2030. Gate closes 2130. Speed limit 30 kmph 🦺
Thu 13th Feb: ❔ Open. Times to be confirmed on Wednesday evening. Gate opens 0730, enter before 1215 to see the cave. Gate closes 1315. Speed limit 30 kmph 🦺
Fri 14th Feb: ❔ To be advised.
Sat 15th Feb: ❔ to be advised.

When are the caves open?

Sun 9th Feb: βœ… OPEN Gate opens 1715, enter before 1930. Gate closes 2030. Speed limit 30 kmph 🦺 (Note sea conditions too rough in morning)
Mon 10th Feb: ❔ Open twice. Times to be confirmed on Sunday evening. πŸŒ… Gate opens 0700, enter before 1000, gate closes 1100. πŸŒƒ Gate opens again 1700, enter before 2030, gate closes 2130. Speed limit 30 kmph 🦺
Tue 11th Feb: ❔ Open twice. Times to be confirmed on Monday evening. πŸŒ… Gate opens 0730, enter before 1045 to see the cave. Gate closes 1145. πŸŒƒ Gate opens again 1800, enter before 2000. Gate closes 2100. Speed limit 30 kmph 🦺
Wed 12th Feb: ❔ Open twice. Times to be confirmed on Tuesday evening. πŸŒ… Gate opens 0730, enter before 1130 to see the cave. Gate closes 1230. πŸŒƒ Gate opens again 1830, enter before 2030. Gate closes 2130. Speed limit 30 kmph 🦺
Thu 13th Feb: ❔ Open. Times to be confirmed on Wednesday evening. Gate opens 0730, enter before 1215 to see the cave. Gate closes 1315. Speed limit 30 kmph 🦺
Fri 14th Feb: ❔ To be advised.
Sat 15th Feb: ❔ 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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