Discover the wonder of Waitomo

Discover the wonder of Waitomo

27 November 2015, 2:06PM
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With six weeks of school holidays just around the corner, why not add a trip to Waitomo to the calendar, so that the whole family can enjoy an adventure together! With so much to experience in our own backyard, you won’t need to pack the kids up for an expensive overseas trip!
 
Located just two and a half hours drive from Auckland, there is so much to discover…
 
Just before the turn off to Waitomo, check out the brand new Waitomo Caves Homestead to enjoy great food and get all the information needed to enjoy the area to its fullest, including tickets and guidance on the must-see activities.
 
In addition to the famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves boat ride, make sure to check out Ruakuri and Aranui Caves – two of Waitomo’s best kept secrets.
 

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A journey down the spectacular spiral entrance into Ruakuri Cave will take you to New Zealand’s longest underground walking tour where you can marvel at limestone formations and hear the distant thunder of subterranean waterfalls. With full access to wheel chairs and push chairs, this 30 million year old cave is a fantastic example of both amazing engineering and natural cave structure.
 

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Aranui Cave, the smallest of Waitomo’s three main caves, is located just five minutes from the magical Waitomo Glowworm Caves. One step inside the entrance will put you face to face with the colony of New Zealand native cave wetas that call Aranui Cave home, further into the cave the magical staligmites and stalactites will have you enamoured.
 

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For the more adventurous, Black Water Rafting is great for visitors 12 years and over. Submerge yourself with the Black Labryinth* experience and float along the winding underwater rivers and rapids in an inflatable tube, all while admiring the beautiful glowworms.
 
Don’t forget to check out Waitomo.com for more ideas on what to do in and around Waitomo for your all weather school holiday option.
 
For more information, visit www.waitomo.com


* Each person must weigh over 45kg.

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