Waitomo Caves
Waitomo Caves is a caves system and small village in the Waikato region of the North Island. The nearest large town, Hamilton, is one hour's drive away (78km) and Auckland, two hours away (200km) and Rotorua, two hours away (156km). The Waitomo Caves can be found 8km along Waitomo Caves Road, off State Highway 3.
Waitomo Caves village itself is very small, but the caves have formed a major tourist attraction and are well-known for their population of glowworms, Arachnocampa luminosa found exclusively in New Zealand. Visitors to the caves can visit easy-to-access caves, raft or crawl through caves depending on their interests and abilities. A popular guided activity is 'blackwater rafting' in which visitors float through the caves in huge tubes viewing glowworms and cave decorations as they go. more
There are around 300 known limestone caves beneath the hills of the Waitomo region, but the main caves visited by tourists are the Waitomo Glowworm Cave, Ruakuri Cave, Aranui Cave and Gardner's Gut. These caves are home to some beautiful cave decorations, stalactites, stalagmites and helicti.
Accommodation in Waitomo Caves is varied including farmstays, bed and breakfasts, backpackers, hotel and motor lodges.
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AUCKLAND & BEYOND TOURS - Auckland
AUCKLAND & BEYOND TOURS - Auckland
Mobile-friendly - Auckland & Beyond Tours invites you to explore New Zealand and discover it's hidden gems by joining our Luxury tours. Whether you would like a day trip or a Multi-day luxury private tour. We create lifetime memories, we take care of the planning for you so you can relax and enjoy the journey through the magical nature of NZ.
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BLACKWATER RAFTING TTT - Waitomo
BLACKWATER RAFTING TTT - Waitomo
Mobile-friendly - The more comprehensive Blackwater Rafting experience. With our professional guides in support, discover these awesome caves complete with stalactities; stalagmites and zillions of magical glowworms. Trips depart daily from the Waitomo Adventure Centre which also boasts an awesome Cafe and Dayspa. Online Video & Deals.
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BUSH & BEACH - Waitakere, Auckland
BUSH & BEACH - Waitakere, Auckland
Mobile-friendly - Bush and Beach help you make the most of your time in Auckland, offering enjoyable and innovative small group guided tours in and around Auckland. We can help you find out about Auckland city or explore stunning rainforests and beaches of Auckland’s West coast. From Auckland we have daily tours to Hobbiton movie set, Waitomo caves or beautiful Coromandel.
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CHEEKY KIWI TRAVEL - Auckland, Queenstown and Christchurch
CHEEKY KIWI TRAVEL - Auckland, Queenstown and Christchurch
Mobile-friendly - Experience the best New Zealand has to offer on a small group day tour with Cheeky Kiwi Travel. We offer day trips & multi tours to the most popular destinations around Auckland, Christchurch & Queenstown. Our fully guided small group tours & day trips are run in modern, comfortable minibuses & our guides bring the journey to life.
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GLOWWORM MOTEL - Waitomo
GLOWWORM MOTEL - Waitomo
Mobile-friendly - We are the closest motel to the world-famous glow worm caves. Warm, affordable motel accommodation in a picturesque location. Range of fully self-contained ground-floor units with modern facilities. Friendly hosts keen to assist you in enjoying this world-acclaimed area. Close to many recreational activities and venues.
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LANDMARKS PRIVATE TAILOR-MADE TOURS - AUCKLAND
LANDMARKS PRIVATE TAILOR-MADE TOURS - AUCKLAND
Mobile-friendly - Discover and experience the real Auckland as locals do with LANDMARKS. Enjoy private, unforgettable, Auckland tours and experiences with a local guide, expert in Auckland's sights and lifestyle. Bespoke urban and country tours, often along unexpected routes, guarantee you unique and exclusive experiences. Half, Full and Multi day tour options for Auckland and beyond. Anything is possible. Enquire now.
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NEW ZEALAND SELF DRIVE TOURS - New Zealand
NEW ZEALAND SELF DRIVE TOURS - New Zealand
Mobile-friendly - At New Zealand Self Drive Tours we can custom design your perfect New Zealand holiday package. With over 200 different tour suggestions, every one of our self drive itineraries are 100% customisable, allowing you to incorporate any of our excellent range of activities and accommodations. Chat with our New Zealand travel experts to begin crafting your dream New Zealand holiday!
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NORTHERN HOT SPOTS TOUR - Auckland, Coromandel & Central North Island
NORTHERN HOT SPOTS TOUR - Auckland, Coromandel & Central North Island
Mobile-friendly - Departing Auckland by ferry, join Coromandel Adventures for the ultimate 4 day Central North Island NZ Experience…. Discover the pleasure and excitement of the Central North Island on this unique 4 day adventure combining the best of the Coromandel with the Middle-earth Trilogy package.
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PODIUM LODGE - Cambridge
PODIUM LODGE - Cambridge
Podium Lodge is modern and vibrant 86 bed facility offering a home away from home in a tranquil rural setting. Located on the doorstep of local world class sporting and recreational facilities, Podium Lodge is designed to accommodate families, teams and visitors seeking affordable quality accommodation with a unique Home of Champions experience!
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RED CARPET LORD OF THE RINGS™ TOURS - Nationwide
RED CARPET LORD OF THE RINGS™ TOURS - Nationwide
Mobile-friendly - Lord of the Rings™ Tours. We'll take you on 6, 10 or 14 day journey through Middle Earth™. Make your dreams a reality, walk in the footsteps of your favourite character with our Lord of the Rings™ Tour. Visit best Lord of the Rings™/Hobbit™ film-sites with like-minded fans, become part of a fellowship. 5-star winners on Trip-Advisor yearly since 2012.
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ROTORUA TOURS AND TRANSFERS - Rotorua and North Island Wide
ROTORUA TOURS AND TRANSFERS - Rotorua and North Island Wide
Mobile-friendly - Private cruise ship and personal tours from Rotorua / Tauranga / Port of Tauranga / Mount Maunganui. Destinations include Rotorua / Coromandel / Napier / Taupo / National Park / Hobbiton / Waitomo. Small group custom tours. We have beautiful places for you to see and great adventure to be had. Design your own tour to see more for less.
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ROYALE COACHLINES - Tauranga
ROYALE COACHLINES - Tauranga
Mobile-friendly - Royale Coachlines have specially designed day Cruise Ship Tours to cater for passengers visiting the Port of Tauranga. The tours show off the best of the area and guarantee to return to your ship well before departure time. Royale Coachlines also provides a quality bus service and coach charter service for tours in Tauranga and to anywhere in New Zealand.
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RUAKURI WALK - Waitomo
RUAKURI WALK - Waitomo
The Ruakuri Walk is a great free attraction in the Waitomo Caves area. Based in the Ruakuri Scenic Reserve, a place of strong cultural significance to Maori, the walk includes limestone outcrops, native forest and small caves to be explored.
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THRIFTY TOURS - Nationwide
THRIFTY TOURS - Nationwide
Mobile-friendly - Travel New Zealand at your own pace on an expertly planned independent or escorted coach tour with Thrifty Tours. Our coach touring packages allow you to relax and enjoy New Zealand's spectacular scenery, while taking in a range of unique and exciting activities along the way. Call us today and we can start planning your perfect New Zealand touring vacation!
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WAITOMO ADVENTURES - Waitomo
WAITOMO ADVENTURES - Waitomo
Mobile-friendly - NZ's ultimate underground adventures. Seven Amazing Options including Lost World 100m abseil or our new fantasy Trollcave. You choose from easy to extreme. Glowworms, Blackwater-Rafting, Climbing & Abseiling. Online Videos & Deals.
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WAITOMO DAY SPA & WELLNESS CENTRE - Waitomo
WAITOMO DAY SPA & WELLNESS CENTRE - Waitomo
Mobile-friendly - Experience floatation therapy, as well as massage, face and body treatments in our new Day Spa. A place of pampering and escape, our professionally trained staff are committed to your every need. Our environment is serene, luxurious and peaceful. Relaxation and comfort are assured with our floatation Dreampods featuring spacious interiors with gentle music and soft lighting.
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Waitomo - Off the beaten track
Waitomo - Off the beaten track
Waitomo is situated in the King Country of the southern Waikato region in New Zealand's North Island and whilst predominantly a dairy farming region, it is also known for its beautiful cave systems. The Waitomo caves are a popular destination for visitors because of their stunning stalactites and stalagmites, colonies of glowworms and caving activities. The Waitomo caves.
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WAITOMO TOP 10 HOLIDAY PARK - Waitomo, Waikato
WAITOMO TOP 10 HOLIDAY PARK - Waitomo, Waikato
Mobile-friendly - Located near some of New Zealand’s most spectacular attractions, Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle. Unwind with accommodation options to suit any budget. From motel units, ensuite units and campsites, plus a swimming pool, hot-tub, playground, covered BBQ area and more, all located only 600 metres from Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
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ZEALANDIER TOURS - New Zealand
ZEALANDIER TOURS - New Zealand
Mobile-friendly - Zealandier Tours specialise in providing quality Cruise Ship Shore Sightseeing Day excursions and fully escorted Small Group Tours from the ports of Tauranga and Auckland and other New Zealand cities. Our iconic tour destinations include Rotorua Thermal Land and Maori Culture, Hobbiton; the movie set location for Lord of The Rings and The Hobbit and Waitomo Glow Worms Cave.
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Harrowfield Car Boot Market
Carboot Sale in Hamilton Harrowfield. All welcome to join. There is a sausage sizzle. It's near a playground and a large grassy area
Where: Harrowfield park, Hamilton, Waikato
Address: 43 Harrowfield drive, Hamilton, Waikato
From: 11:00am on Sunday 19th May 2024
To: 11:59pm on Sunday 19th May 2024
Palette Pursuit - Kids Scavenger Hunt
Are you looking for a fun holiday activity with the kids? Bring them together and head over to Confinement Escape Rooms for our exciting new outdoor game, Palette Pursuit. It's a fantastic way to get the kids outdoors, ...
Where: Confinement Escape Rooms, Hamilton, Waikato
Address: 6 Sapper Moore-Jones Place, Hamilton Central, Hamilton, Waikato
From: 11:30am on Thursday 25th January 2024
To: 6:30pm on Sunday 30th June 2024
Boon Mural Mission - Hamilton Central Edition
If you enjoy art and love puzzles then this is the perfect event for you. Its a fun amalgamation of both in the form of an outdoor scavenger hunt. It’s a perfect fun way to enjoy visiting a collection of Boon ...
Where: Confinement Escape Rooms, Hamilton, Waikato
Address: 6 Sapper Moore-Jones Place, Hamilton Central, Hamilton, Waikato
From: 6:00am on Wednesday 21st February 2024
To: 9:00pm on Sunday 30th June 2024
Sequence Dance Workshop
The workshop starts at 6:30pm with a beginners' lesson (ballroom basics). The sequence dancing starts at 7pm and ends at 8:30pm. $5 per person to cover the venue hire. All welcome! Let's dance!!
Where: St Aidan's Anglican Church, Hamilton, Waikato
Address: 24 Thames St, Hamilton, Waikato
From: 6:00pm on Sunday 1st October 2023
To: 8:30pm on Sunday 23rd June 2024
Quiz Night
Categories include General Knowledge, TV & Movies, Famous Voices, Sport, Movie Clips. Picture Round. Great prizes and a fun evening for all the family. No minimum or maximum amount of team members. First, second ...
Where: Hillcrest Haven, Hamilton, Waikato
Address: 276 Cambridge Rd, Hamilton, Waikato
From: 7:00pm on Monday 18th March 2024
To: 8:50pm on Monday 29th July 2024
A J Seeley Gully Restoration Project
A J Seeley Gully Reserve Restoration - Community Activity. Come and listen to tui singing at this inner-city sanctuary. Help continue the gully restoration started by Dr Alwyn Seeley over 70 years ago! Join ...
Where: A J Seeley Gully Reserve, Hamilton, Waikato
Address: 12 Armagh Street, Hamilton, Waikato
From: 9:30am on Monday 12th February 2024
To: 12:30pm on Monday 16th December 2024
The School of Martial Arts
Mondays and Thursdays 5.30-6.30 for ages and up 6.30-7.30 for Teenagers and Adults The School of Martial Arts is a club of Incorporated Martial Arts which is Tae Kwon Do based and has other martial arts styles mixed ...
Where: Peachgrove Intermediate School Hall, Hamilton, Waikato
Address: 72 Peachgrove Rd, Hamilton, Waikato
From: 5:30pm on Monday 22nd January 2024
To: 7:30pm on Monday 16th December 2024
Woodlands Wanderer Homestead And Garden Scavenger Hunts
Looking for something fun to do in the Waikato? Try out our ‘Woodlands Wanderer’ Scavenger Hunts! With two games to choose from, our Scavenger Hunts offer unique and interactive experiences that will ...
Where: Woodlands Estate, Hamilton, Waikato
Address: 42 Whitikahu Road, Gordonton, Hamilton, Waikato
From: 10:00am on Thursday 11th January 2024
To: 2:00pm on Sunday 30th June 2024
Free Yoga Class
Together we will journey through yoga practices that nourish your body, mind and soul. This class flows through Hatha yoga asanas, yoga nidra, pranayama, and concludes with blissful kirtan meditation. ...
Where: Trust Waikato, Hamilton, Waikato
Address: 4 Little London Lane Hamilton, Hamilton, Waikato
From: 6:00pm on Monday 19th February 2024
To: 7:00pm on Monday 16th December 2024
Journey Through Art
Embark on a creative journey in our Hamilton art workshop this term. Explore the enchanting world of natural materials, discovering artistic possibilities along the way. Have fun, connect with like-minded individuals, ...
Where: Arts for Health, Hamilton, Waikato
Address: 2 Seddon Road, Hamilton, Waikato
From: 9:30am on Monday 29th April 2024
To: 11:30am on Monday 1st July 2024