# Castle Hill (Kura Tāwhiti)

> A basin of white limestone boulders and outcrops among tussock, sacred to Ngāi Tahu, near SH73. Short tracks wind through the rocks; avoid climbing on them.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-castle-hill/

A basin of white limestone boulders and outcrops among tussock, sacred to Ngāi Tahu, near SH73. Short tracks wind through the rocks; avoid climbing on them. It is exposed and cold, and the car park fills quickly in summer.

- **Nearest town:** Arthur's Pass, New Zealand
- **Category:** Scenic viewpoints
- **GPS:** -43.2170, 171.7120

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually November–March. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Greymouth to Christchurch over Arthur's Pass](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzw-arthurs-pass-christchurch/)

## Nearby

- [Devils Punchbowl Falls](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-devils-punchbowl/) – 33 km
- [Hokitika Gorge](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-hokitika-gorge/) – 62 km
- [Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-lake-kaniere/) – 67 km
- [Lake Brunner (Moana)](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzw-lake-brunner/) – 70 km

## FAQs

### Where is Castle Hill (Kura Tāwhiti)?

Castle Hill (Kura Tāwhiti) is in Arthur's Pass, New Zealand, at GPS -43.2170, 171.7120.

### Which road trips pass Castle Hill (Kura Tāwhiti)?

Castle Hill (Kura Tāwhiti) is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Greymouth to Christchurch over Arthur's Pass.

### What is there to see near Castle Hill (Kura Tāwhiti)?

Places worth a stop nearby: Devils Punchbowl Falls (33 km), Hokitika Gorge (62 km), Lake Kaniere Scenic Reserve (67 km) and Lake Brunner (Moana) (70 km).

### When is the best time to visit Castle Hill (Kura Tāwhiti)?

The most pleasant months are usually November–March. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)