Day 22: Canterbury: Castle Hill + Cave Creek

As a part of working at the farm for our hosts they take us out once a week for an activity. This week we went to Castle Hill and Cave Creek.

Castle Hill is known for it's large natural rock formations, which provide a perfect place to practice bouldering. When we arrived there were a few people with mats bouldering. Apparently scenes from the Lion Witch and thr Wardrobe were filmed here.

We spent a few hours here climbing some rocks and taking in the view.

We then drove to Cave creek and had some lunch before caving. I didnt really know what to expect, so I just brought my gopro turned it on and went in. The water was cold, the cave was dark, but it was fun. Unfortunately I didnt have a headtorch so most of the video is dark, but going through was exciting.

Kiwis are so lucky to have places like these to experience nature in different ways: through tramping, caving, bouldering, rockclimbing. And the best part about all this is that you dont have to pay to do these things.

Heres a link to a quick video I threw together of the day: https://vimeo.com/m/90196520

Fire brigade van used for transportion

WWOOF!

Random scenic view

Castle hill path

Big rocks!

My sausage leg picture. Forget the beaches.

Dat view doe

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