Skip to main content Home »Off the Beaten Track »Springfield Off the Beaten Track to. Springfield For two years, the small township of Springfield in the Selwyn District of New Zealand was on the map for the enormous plastic pink doughnut situated on its boundaries to celebrate The…
…Go See. CastleHill, Canterbury CastleHill is a location on the Great Alpine Highway (Highway 73) in Canterbury on the South Island. It is located between Darfield and Arthur's Pass. CastleHill is private property and located within the Kura Tawhiti Conservation Area. The hill was so named…
…From Christchurch airport use Old West Coast Road, Rt into West Coast Road (alpine drive) proceeding to, Waddington, Sheffield, Springfield, CastleHill through Craigieburn Forest Park, passing Lake Pearson, Bealey, Arthurs pass, Mount Temple, Otira, Jacksons then at a T-Junction turning left into…
…The Monument, Te Oka, Otepotu and Holmes Bay. * CastleHill, Canterbury - Described as one of New Zealand's finest rock climbing and bouldering locations, CastleHill is one of the most accessible. Roughly an hour drive from Christchurch, CastleHill features 5 areas with around 250 climbs and well…
…frequently in photos in New Zealand landscape calendars. * CastleHill, Canterbury - These grand limestone rock battlements led early European travellers to name the area CastleHill. The area has grown in popularity as nearby Flock Hill station was used for battle scenes in The Chronicles of…
…South Island District The area between Christchurch and Dunedin is a must if you're doing a self-drive tour of the South Island Rock Climbing CastleHill Canterbury Photographer: Graham Charles (imagematters@clear.net.nz) * The area has the largest collection on Māori Rock Art in New Zealand…
…50,000 pieces of matai and totara were used in the roof alone. The stone was sourced from CastleHill in the Canterbury high country, from Amberly in North Canterbury and from the nearby Port Hills. Open every day, Christ Church welcomes visitors. For a small charge you can climb the Cathedral…
…50,000 pieces of matai and totara were used in the roof alone. The stone was sourced from CastleHill in the Canterbury high country, from Amberly in North Canterbury and from the nearby Port Hills. Open every day, Christ Church welcomes visitors. For a small charge you can climb the Cathedral…
…Canterbury Plains, braided rivers and sky-piercing mountains. It is also known for its impressive limestone rock formations, which include CastleHill, Cave Stream, the Cathedrals and the much-loved Frog Rock. This highlight is a great excuse to stop the car as you travel along State Highway…