Castle Hill
Castle Hill Village is a picture-perfect alpine settlement cradled in the Southern Alps at an altitude of 700 metres.
The village takes its name from the adjoining high country station, Castle Hill Station, so named for the distinctive fortress-like limestone hills encircling the station homestead. These hills have eroded to form the boulders that many regard as the "crown jewel" of rock climbing in New Zealand.
In addition to rock climbing, the area is the perfect base for numerous other outdoor activities including skiing, hiking, hunting and water sports.
Castle Hill Memorial Garden
Castle Hill has a memorial garden to remember those with an association to the village who have died. People are welcome to apply for a plaque honoring their loved one to be installed on a pillar in the garden.
Council, in consultation with the Castle Hill Community Association (CHCA), has developed memorial garden protocols to manage these memorials. You can find a copy of the protocols and an application form below. Please note that burials and the scattering of ashes is NOT allowed at the memorial garden. Check our Parks and Reserves Bylaw 2009 to learn more about what is and isn't allowed on parks and reserves in the Selwyn District.