Avoid the Winter Blues With a New Zealand Getaway

Avoid the Winter Blues With a New Zealand Getaway

14 August 2016, 1:00PM
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There are still a few weeks left of winter, but the last thing you should be doing is hibernating. At the risk of getting cabin fever, the best ways to avoid the winter blues is to rug up and escape for a short winter break.


 
The reasons to head to Waitomo are endless, but to narrow it down, Waitomo Glowworm Caves has compiled its top reasons to visit in the winter for a weekend getaway:
 
1.  Consistent Temperatures – While the temperature might be plummeting outside, the temperature in the caves never changes and you get to stay dry! Check out the wonderful glowworm grotto by boat and the stunning limestone formations in the Ruakuri Cave.  Waitomo is a beautiful area to stay with all you need for a memorable day or a weekend away!
 
2. Proximity to major North Island Towns – Since Waitomo is pretty much smack bang in the middle of the North Island, it’s a short drive from lots of major North Island towns. If you are in Hamilton, Rotorua or Taupo, the drive will take you under two hours. If you are in Auckland, Tauranga or New Plymouth, it will take you just over two hours.
 
3. New Zealand’s longest guided underground walk – Descend down the spiral staircase to Ruakuri Cave which is New Zealand’s longest guided underground walk - you can no longer use the ‘it’s raining’ excuse to miss that walk! Ruakuri cave really is an unsung hero of the region and with its natural wonder and accessibility for wheel chairs and pushchairs, it really is well suited to everyone. 
 
4. Educational fun for kids and adults - Waitomo’s environment is incredibly unique and precious, and a huge amount of effort goes into protecting the delicate eco-system – did you know that a stalactite takes thousands of years to grow and touching it just once with your bare hands can put an end to its growth forever? Waitomo provides a great opportunity for your family to learn about sustainability and looking after this natural environment, including how our breathing out C02 can impact these delicate caves!
5. Guides that are invested in your experience – Many guides are descendants of the original explorer Chief Tane Tinorau and able to share unique and special stories about Waitomo’s interesting history.  A trip through the caves is truly unique cultural experience
 
6. Great deals - Waitomo has a great winter deal on at present – buy one and get one half price to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves – visit waitomo.com for details. 
 
If you haven’t experienced this world famous visual wonder for yourself, or shared it with your family – then make a trip to Waitomo on your must do list this winter.
 
For more information, visit www.waitomo.com.

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