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Cathedral Caves Walk

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A magical mystical coastal cave trail. Explore the cliffs at the north end of Waipati Beach and discover two passages carved by the ocean, close to 200m long and 30m wide.

Where is it?

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Chaslands Rd, The Catlins. 15km south of Papatōwai Village, 2km from the main road.

Need to know

Access to Cathedral Caves is only possible one and a half hours either side of low tide and only from late October to May. Adults $5, children $1, no EFTPOS. Be sure to take a torch. Insect repellent can also be handy.

TO SAFEGUARD THE WILDLIFE, NO DOGS

TIME & DISTANCE: 30min each way; 2km return

FITNESS: Easy fitness required

TERRAIN: Easy walk. Bush track, beach walking, cave interiors.

Cathedral Caves © Getty Images

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