Castle Hill

Travel Guide

Castle Hill Conservation Area is an awesome place for a morning stroll. Good photo compositions can be found all over the place. We didn't get great light that day but at least some moody clouds.
Castle Hill Conservation Area is an awesome place for a morning stroll. Good photo compositions can be found all over the place. We didn't get great light that day but at least some moody clouds.
Frigid mountain rainwater? Any bath is worthwhile for a dirtbag cyclist. Stopping at Castle Hill was a must on our trip over Arthur's Pass. Wandering through the otherworldly rock formations made us feel like little kids - you just can't help but play hide and go seek through the tunnels or climb to the highest peak. #adventure #castlehill #bikepacking #southisland #dirtbagcyclist
Castle Hill is an incredible maze of limestone boulders in Arthur's Pass on New Zealand's South Island. It's representative of the dreamlike/fantasy landscapes one can find in New Zealand AKA Lord of the Rings country. Castle Hill serves as a perfect location for bouldering, climbing, having a picnic and/or playing hide and seek. #Green
Absolutely stunning! We visited on the opening weekend and it was great. Powdery open trails, get trails for all levels too. Not busy by any standard, and the views from the top are breathtaking. Advice: It is in a basin where the sun doesn't get to much so dress warmly! And I would recommend a 4 wheel drive as the road is very steep gravel :) Other than that - just the essentials. Snacks, and a camera!
Porters Lodge

Porters Lodge

2.5 out of 5
State Highway Castle Hill
The price is ₩157,696 per night from Feb 25 to Feb 26
₩157,696
₩181,355 total
Feb 25 - Feb 26
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this ski lodge in Castle Hill. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Porters Ski Area and Kura Tawhiti ...
9/10 Wonderful! (32 reviews)
Room was well maintained and the common bathroom/toilet was clean. Staff was friendly and food was good. Everything expected in a ski lodge.

Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026

Porters Lodge
Fable Terrace Downs Resort by Mgallery

Fable Terrace Downs Resort by Mgallery

4.5 out of 5
623 Coleridge Road Windwhistle
The price is ₩261,842 per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
₩261,842
₩301,118 total
Feb 22 - Feb 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Windwhistle. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Popular attractions Rakaia Gorge Walkway and Washpen Falls ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (158 reviews)
Young kindly staff, great location, good food but it’s not a 5 star resort.

Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026

Fable Terrace Downs Resort by Mgallery
Arthur's Pass Alpine Motel

Arthur's Pass Alpine Motel

3.5 out of 5
52 Main Road Arthur's Pass National Park Canterbury
The price is ₩118,672 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
₩118,672
₩136,476 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Arthur's Pass National Park. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (313 reviews)
Cozy, one of our favourite hotels, clean, full kitchen, had everything we needed, beautiful location

Reviewed on Dec 29, 2025

Arthur's Pass Alpine Motel
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Villa 239 - Christchurch Holiday Homes

Villa 239 - Christchurch Holiday Homes

2.5 out of 5
623 Coleridge Rd Windwhistle Canterbury
Stay at this villa in Windwhistle. Enjoy free parking, satellite TV channels, and in-room jetted tubs. Popular attractions Rakaia Gorge Walkway and Washpen Falls ...
Villa 239 - Christchurch Holiday Homes
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Popular places to visit

Absolutely stunning! We visited on the opening weekend and it was great. Powdery open trails, get trails for all levels too. Not busy by any standard, and the views from the top are breathtaking. Advice: It is in a basin where the sun doesn't get to much so dress warmly! And I would recommend a 4 wheel drive as the road is very steep gravel :) Other than that - just the essentials. Snacks, and a camera!

Porters Ski Area

Hit the slopes in Castle Hill with a visit to Porters Ski Area. Amble around the area's parks or visit its churches.

Porters Ski Area

Kura Tawhiti Scenic Reserve

5/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Kura Tawhiti Scenic Reserve, a lovely green space in Castle Hill.

Kura Tawhiti Scenic Reserve

Korowai - Torlesse Tussocklands Park

Explore the great outdoors at Korowai - Torlesse Tussocklands Park, a lovely green space in Castle Hill. Make some time to visit the churches while you're in the area.

Korowai - Torlesse Tussocklands Park