Castle Craig Rock

#245 among destinations in New Zealand

Rock, Nature, Natural attraction

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Castle Craig Rock is a prominent geological feature to the south of Kawhia Harbour in the Waikato region of New Zealand. It is located 9 kilometres from Marokopa, Waikato, New Zealand, above the valley of the Marokopa River. Castle Craig Rock is a type of flaggy Limestone. It stands 610 feet above sea level and provides an expansive view of Castle Craig Farm, an organic beef farm, plus the little town of Awamarino. ()

Elevation: 610 ftProminence: 591 ftCoordinates: 38°15'34"S, 174°49'16"E

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WaikatoNew Zealand

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Castle Craig Rock – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mangapohue Natural Bridge, Lake Harihari.

4.3 miE
Bridge, Geologic formation, Park
Mangapohue Natural Bridge, Waitomo
111 min walk • The Mangapohue Natural Bridge consists of two rock arches formed by the Mangapohue Stream in the Marokopa River valley near Waitomo, New Zealand. The 17 m high limestone arches are a remnant of an ancient cave system.
6.3 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Harihari
162 min walk • Lake Harihari is a dune-dammed lake 10 km south of Kawhia in the Waikato region of New Zealand. Its water quality is the best amongst the Waikato dune lakes. It is ranked eighth in importance in the region. Its quality has been attributed to its remoteness.

Castle Craig Rock

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Castle Craig Rock plan & book

Castle Craig Rock – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Mangapohue Natural Bridge, Waitomo

Lake Harihari