Castle Hill Rocks, Cave Stream, Craigieburn
Arthurs Pass National Park, Kura Tawhiti, Korowai Torlesse Tussockland
"you have a wonderful place and are a wonderful cook"
Fern, USA
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Lots to do both in summer & winter
In both summer and winter you can be as active or as quiet as you like. From Castle Hill Village you have easy access to skifields, fantastic lakes and rivers, the famous limestone formations that form Kura Tawhiti Reserve (Castle Hill "rocks"), and National Parks. A great place to stop off for a good night's sleep on the annual Speight's Coast to Coast triathalon race.
With a labyrinth in the backyard of Avoca House B&B and a native beech forest in the Craigieburn Range and adjacent to the village there is also the option for quiet contemplation in nature. Castle Hill Village is a great venue for workshops.
Kura Tawhiti DoC Reserve - Castle Hill Rocks
(Treasure from afar) is a place of high energy and spiritual wisdom with significant cultural history. The rocks are also rated a world class bouldering and rock climbing destination.
Film Location
Chosen by Andrew Adamson for filming parts of the childrens' classic by C S Lewis, "The Chronicles of Narnia : The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe", where scenes include the 'Last Battle' of Narnia. Also used by TV3 for their survival programme "The Summit".
Ski and snowboard the Craigieburn fields
Our B&B accommodation is situated within 20 minutes of the following ski fieldsPorters, Mt Cheesman, Broken River, Craigieburn.
Within 1 hours drive we have
Mt Olympus ski field and Temple Basin ski field.
National Parks & Reserves
Kura Tawhiti Reserve (Castle Hill "Rocks")
Cave Stream Reserve
Koruwai-Torlesse Tussockland Park
Arthur's Pass National Park
Craigieburn Forest Park
Trout & salmon fishing, fly fishing
Trout fishing abounds in the area in our lakes and rivers.
Lake Lyndon, Lake Pearson, Lake Grassmere, Lake Sarah & Lake Coleridge. Waimakariri River, Rakaia River, Broken River, Porter River & Winding Creek. Fishing information
Other acitivties
Opportunities exist for gentle to strenuous walking/tramping, skiing, snowboarding, ski touring, bird-watching, rock climbing, bouldering, caving, mountain biking, tennis, petanque, "alpine" golf and boating.
Car Hire
We recommend hire cars from 1st Choice as they always include chains in their vehicles.
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