An Unforgettable Journey into the Underworld
Explore the underground of New Zealand in more ways than one! The activities available in the Waitomo Caves of the North Island takes adventure to a whole
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- Travel Styles
Backpacking in Waitomo
Above ground Waitomo is exciting, but underground it is the most visited tourist attraction in the country. It is just mind-blowing.
Located in the Waikato area, Waitomo hides N
What to Do in Te Kuiti: The Sheep Shearing Capital of New Zealand
Ideally located between Waitomo and the Timber Trail on the North Island, Te Kuiti makes an interesting base for exploring some of the
What to Do in Piopio: A Quaint Village in the Waikato
Named after a native extinct songbird, Piopio is a quiet village in the King Country of the Waikato. The village has a lot of charm, from streets
What to Do in Waitomo: A Subterranean Adventure Like No Other!
Let’s not beat around the bush. You came to Waitomo to see some glowworms! Sure that’s a great reason to visit this North Isl
What to Do in Otorohanga: The Kiwiana Capital of New Zealand!
If the Waitomo Caves are on your New Zealand must-do list, then you’re in for much more of a treat than you realised! You’ll b
How to Visit Waitomo on a Budget
Waitomo, with its caves of breathtaking limestone features and glistening glowworms, is one of the top destinations in New Zealand. However, the adventure-fuelled cavi
Plan a Luxury Getaway to the Waitomo Caves
Under verdant rolling hills lies a world of magnificent stalactites and caves decorated in the blue twinkling of glowworms. Waitomo provides the most dramati
Premium Tours and Experiences in Waitomo
A place of ancient cave systems harbouring unique glowworms deserves to be experienced in a special way. From private tours through unmodified caves to hiking
Plan a Romantic Retreat to Waitomo
The lush undulating farmland, caves of stalactites and glowworms like glitter on the ceilings: Waitomo provides an effortlessly romantic and unique setting for a hon
A Travel Guide to Waitomo
Millions of years in the making, the underground landscape of Waitomo is one of the most impressive in New Zealand. Under rolling farmland hides vast cave networks full of aw
Plan a Family Trip to Waitomo
Under the lush rolling farmlands of this small North Island village is a vast network of limestone cave systems awash in stalagmites, stalactites and, most famously, glow
Family Activities in Waitomo
One of the most astounding natural attractions in New Zealand, the Waitomo Caves is a must-do for a family road trip around the country. What’s more, they can be exp