Castle Rock Adventures

Stop over at Castlerock

Located  between Waitomo and Rotorua, it's an ideal stopover location,  CastleRock is world famous for it's spectacular ignimbrite rock formations and accessible yet challenging rock climbing. They offer fully guided climbing trips with qualified instructors for the beginner through to equipment hire for the more advanced climber. But wait, that's not all! Once you've worn your arms out clawing your way up a barrage of craggy cliffs, it's time to set about wearing out the legs. CastleRock also boasts some of the countries top mountain biking. They have a number of routes through the property from leisurely and scenic to 50 seconds of downhill fun with table topped jumps, massive bermed corners and hip jumps. They also feature a dirt jump park and a fun track.

CastleRock is also an associate YHA providing a range of accommodation. The Lodge is a beautifully renovated homestead with magnificent views of the Wharepapa South rock-climbing crag. There is a large Rimu kitchen and lounge room, laundry with washer & dryer, Internet access, guest telephone, a tennis court, barbecue, outdoor pool & spa. Linen provided.

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• Visit Castlerock

The Moko

Moko is the traditional art of Maori Tattoo. It was a highly sacred ritual which had severe consequences for anyone who cried out. Unlike modern tattoo, the skin was actually gouged out with a chisel then filled with a black die. With the arrival of white man Maori drew their moko design as their signature.