Picturesque limestone boulders and mountains
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Castle Hill in New Zealand is renowned for its spectacular limestone outcroppings. It boasts amazing views and attracts a lot of climbers who come to scale the impressive stone formations. The area was used for filming a climactic battle scene for 2005 movie 'The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe'.

These remarkable limestone formations create a surreal and otherworldly setting. Towering boulders, sculpted by nature over millions of years, dot the landscape, creating an intricate maze that begs to be explored. The play of light and shadow on the weathered rocks adds a dramatic touch, making Castle Hill a haven for photographers, especially during sunrise and sunset. The juxtaposition of the massive limestone formations against the expansive Southern Alps forms a stunning backdrop, providing countless opportunities to capture the essence of New Zealand's rugged beauty.

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