Cave
Cathedral Caves
Papatowai, Otago
Huge tidal sea caves reached by a coastal track and beach.
- Cost
- Paid
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 2 hours
Two big sea caves with cathedral-like ceilings on the Catlins coast. Access crosses private land with a fee and is only possible around low tide, so check times before you go.
Good to know
- Check tide and access status
- Entry fee applies
- Pack out all rubbish
- Best time
- Within a couple of hours of low tide
- Getting there
- Gravel road, then track and beach
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- No dogs
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