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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AAT KINGS TOURS - New Zealand & Australia
AAT KINGS TOURS - New Zealand & Australia
Discover the best of New Zealand's North and South Island on AAT Kings' 15 day New Zealand Splendour. Highlights include touring the Waitomo Caves, a unique Māori culture experience with the Realm of Tane in Rotorua, cruising on Milford Sound, and plenty of free time to discover the Bay of Islands, Queenstown, Wellington, and historic Dunedin.
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- 0800 456 100 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- Level 2/131 New North Rd, Eden Terrace, Auckland 1021, New Zealand Make an Enquiry
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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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- +64 220 474 575
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BLACKWATER RAFTING TTT - Waitomo
BLACKWATER RAFTING TTT - Waitomo
Mobile-friendly - The Best of Blackwater Rafting at Waitomo Caves. With our professional guides in support, discover these awesome caves complete with stalactities; stalagmites and of course zillions of magical glowworms. All equipment is provided including quality wetsuits and no prior experience required. Trips depart daily from the Waitomo Adventure Centre which also boasts an awesome Café and Dayspa.
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- +64 7 878 7788
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- 0800 WAITOMO (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 1227 Waitomo Valley Rd, Waitomo Caves, New Zealand
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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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- +64 9 837 4130
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- 0800 4 BEACH (0800 423 224) (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 3 Enterprise Dr, Henderson, Auckland, New Zealand
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CARMEL FARMSTAYS & TOURS - Waitomo District
CARMEL FARMSTAYS & TOURS - Waitomo District
A large modern Country Homestead set in a picturesque limestone valley. Barbara and Leo Anselmi operate a 3500-acre sheep, beef and dairy farm. By arrangement you are welcome to observe or participate in some of the farming activities, or just relax in the garden or pool. It is an easy drive to Waitomo with its variety of caving experiences.
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- +64 7 877 8130
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- 0800 877 813 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- SH 3 (19km south of Te Kuiti), Waitomo District, New Zealand
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CHAUFFEURED TOURS NZ - Auckland
CHAUFFEURED TOURS NZ - Auckland
Mobile-friendly - New Zealand is a spectacular corner of the world and full of magic. From Cape Reinga in the North to the rugged snow-capped Remarkable mountains of Queenstown and Southern Lakes, everywhere you look there's a visual feast awaiting from the shores of crystal clear lakes to the sky. Experience this with Crown Tours!
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- +64 9 972 96099
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- +64 27 747 0009
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- 0800 224 566 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 17 Catalina Cres, Forrest Hill, Auckland, New Zealand
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CHEEKY KIWI TRAVEL - Auckland and Queenstown
CHEEKY KIWI TRAVEL - Auckland and Queenstown
Mobile-friendly - Our small group tours throughout New Zealand offer a more flexible and fun experience to ensure our guides show you more amazing sites in between our top destinations. Our day trips from both Auckland & Queenstown take you to the most popular sites in Aotearoa including Hobbiton, Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Rotorua, Milford Sound & Wanaka just to name a few.
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- +64 9 390 7380
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- +64 22 076 5058
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- Auckland and Queenstown, New Zealand
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CJAYS TOUR GROUP - Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
CJAYS TOUR GROUP - Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
Small group and personalised tour specialists based in Tauranga. Tour options include exploring the fascinating geothermal wonderlands of Waiotapu and Waimangu near Rotorua, the film set Hobbiton, Waitomo Caves (Waitomo Caves / Hobbiton Movie Set Combo) Coromandel peninsula. Air conditioned, comfortable and roomy vehicles for your day tour.
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- +64 800 543350
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- +64 27 657 2000
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- 10 Carex Close, Pyes Pa, Tauranga, New Zealand
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COAST TO COAST TOURS - Auckland
COAST TO COAST TOURS - Auckland
Special tours & day trips to experience both coasts of Auckland (and what lies between!). As local operators we are able to share what it's really like to live in Auckland, "our" city, which is affectionately known as; "The City of Sails".
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- +64 9 963 4915
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- +64 21 215 3105
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- Huapai, Kumeu, New Zealand
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CUSTOM DAY TOURS NEW ZEALAND
CUSTOM DAY TOURS NEW ZEALAND
Mobile-friendly - Custom Day Tours NZ organise day tours and shore excursions from Auckland and the Bay of Plenty to Rotorua Geothermal Highlights, Hobbiton, Waitomo Caves, Taupo and Auckland area. We are your specialist team for customized tours from Ports of Tauranga and Auckland. We personally collect you from your Cruise Ship or Hotel in our luxury air-conditioned, specialized touring vehicle.
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- +64 7 542 0267
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- +64 21 704 767
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- 39 Summerland Crescent, Papamoa Beach, Tauranga, New Zealand
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GLOWING ADVENTURES - Waitomo
GLOWING ADVENTURES - Waitomo
Mobile-friendly - Glowing Adventures runs personalised and unhurried walking cave eco-tours for small groups of 2-8 people, through beautiful and untouched native New Zealand forest and a large and impressive limestone cave system. The cave tour includes three impressive glowworm displays. Allow 3 hours for the tour, of which approximately 2 hours is spent in the cave system.
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- +64 7 878 7234
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- 0508 4 GLOWING (0508 445 694) (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 1199 Oparure Road, R.D.5, Te Kuiti, New Zealand
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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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- +64 7 873 8882
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- 1 Waitomo Caves Road, RD7, Waitomo Caves, New Zealand
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GREATSIGHTS NEW ZEALAND - Nationwide
GREATSIGHTS NEW ZEALAND - Nationwide
GreatSights New Zealand operates the most comprehensive range of premium day sightseeing tours in New Zealand. Our nationwide network provides luxury sightseeing tours to destinations throughout New Zealand including the Bay of Islands, Waitomo Caves, Rotorua, Christchurch, Mount Cook, Queenstown and Milford Sound.
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- +64 9 583 5790
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- 0800 744 487 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- Sky City Travel Centre, 102 Hobson Street, Auckland
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HAIRY FEET SCENIC FILM LOCATION TOUR - Waitomo
HAIRY FEET SCENIC FILM LOCATION TOUR - Waitomo
Mobile-friendly - MIDDLE EARTH AT IT'S BEST! Join personally guided tours through our farm which featured extensively in Peter Jackson's "THE HOBBIT". Have your camera ready as we wander through ancient native forest, under massive limestone cliffs and among unusual rock formations. Be entertained with our stories about filming and farming and see why we consistently receive Trip Advisor ‘Certificates of Excellence’.
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- +64 7 877 8003
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- 1411 Mangaotaki Road, RD1 Piopio, New Zealand
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KIWI EXPERIENCE BUS TOURS - New Zealand
KIWI EXPERIENCE BUS TOURS - New Zealand
Mobile-friendly - Kiwi Experience is New Zealand's leading hop-on hop-off bus-tour company, providing tours tailored to your appetite for adventure and budget. Their local guides know the country/culture better than anyone else and have hosted over 500,000 passengers in their 30 years. They've the best price on activities & guaranteed accommodation, leaving you guys to focus on the memory-making & unrivalled experiences.
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- +64 9 336 4286
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- 0800 364 286 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 85 Beach Road, Auckland, New Zealand
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NATURE & NOSH HIKING TOURS - Waikato & Coromandel, NZ's North Island
NATURE & NOSH HIKING TOURS - Waikato & Coromandel, NZ's North Island
Nature & Nosh Tours pair two of the best things in life for active travellers: Hiking and food! Our fully-inclusive, guided hiking tours match scenic and diverse day walks, with New Zealand food and wine tasting. We offer unique tours from 1-7 days, plus private and custom options. Small groups, local guides, carry small daypacks only and boutique lodge accommodation.
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- +64 20 4130 5060
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- North Island, New Zealand
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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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NEW ZEALAND TRAILS - New Zealand Wide
NEW ZEALAND TRAILS - New Zealand Wide
New Zealand guided walking adventures. We are a specialist adventure tour company with decades of experience running small-group tours with the best Kiwi guides. Enjoy hikes on the Milford, Routeburn and Hollyford Tracks plus Mt Cook and Arthurs Pass. See more on our website.
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OTOROHANGA HOLIDAY PARK - Otorohanga
OTOROHANGA HOLIDAY PARK - Otorohanga
Mobile-friendly - New heated swimming pool now available during summer. A vast range of accommodation options for all budgets. Camping sites, cabins, studio and 1-bedroom self-contained units and 2-bedroom motel units. Pet friendly. Enjoy a leisurely stroll to town facilities, through the neighbouring lake reserve with native trees and shrubs. See our native birds, explore the glowworms and adventure caving at Waitomo.
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PA HARAKEKE - Pureora
PA HARAKEKE - Pureora
Mobile-friendly - Pa Harakeke welcomes all visitors to Pure-ora; cyclists, trampers, bird watchers, eco-cultural enthusiasts and especially visitors from other countries and of other cultures. The visitor centre is open 7days a week in summer and 5days the rest of the year. Quality chalet accommodation and conference room facility are also available and located close to the start of the Timber Trail.
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- +64 7 878 4879
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- 138 Maraeroa Road, Pureora, New Zealand
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PODIUM LODGE - Cambridge
PODIUM LODGE - Cambridge
Podium Lodge is a modern, 86 bed facility offering a unique experience in a vibrant yet peaceful setting that inspires excellence. Designed to support athletes with their training or performance ambitions, we welcome anyone looking for a quiet yet vibrant and inspiring getaway. Cambridge's location provides a perfect launching pad to explore further afield - Rotorua, Hobbiton, Raglan, Taupo.
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- +64 7 974 1710
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- 20 Peake Rd, Leamington, Cambridge, New Zealand
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RaD CAR HIRE - Port of Tauranga
RaD CAR HIRE - Port of Tauranga
Mobile-friendly - Kia Ora, Gidday, Bonjour, Ni hao, Ahoy - Hello from Tauranga Rent a Dent!! Are you arriving in the beautiful Mount Maunganui on a cruise ship this season? If so let us provide you with a great vehicle to travel around and either see the local sights of our beautiful area or travel away and check out Rotorua.
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- +64 7 578 1772
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- 0800 73 68 22 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- Port of Tauranga, Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
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RAGLAN SHUTTLE Tours & Transfers - Raglan
RAGLAN SHUTTLE Tours & Transfers - Raglan
Mobile-friendly - Locally owned & operated in Raglan we offer knowledgeable & scenic tours of Raglan, New Zealand. Direct shuttle services connecting Raglan with Hamilton and Auckland airports, bus & train stations, cruise ship terminals and popular tourist attractions including Waitomo Caves, Hobbiton and Rotorua. We also offer private hire taxi services and group transport with our vans and bus.
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- +64 7 825 8159
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- +64 27 825 8159
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- Raglan, Waikato, New Zealand
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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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- +64 9 410 6561
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- +64 21 461 142
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- PO Box 100-680, North Shore Mail Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
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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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The Royal Opera House: Faust
Where: Lido Cinema, Hamilton, Waikato
Address: Centre Place, 501 Victoria St, Hamilton, Waikato
From: 10:30am on Sunday 26th May 2019
To: 5:10pm on Monday 27th May 2019
Quiz Night
Quiz night alternate Mondays. Categories include General Knowledge, TV & Movies, Famous Voices, Sport, Movie Clips and a Cash Snowball. Great prizes and a fun evening.
Where: Flagstaff Cafe & Sports Bar, Hamilton, Waikato
Address: 1154 River Rd, Hamilton, Waikato
From: 7:00pm on Monday 12th November 2018
To: 9:00pm on Monday 10th June 2019
Quiz Night
Quiz Night every Monday. Categories include General Knowledge, TV & Movies, Famous Voices, Sport, Movie Clips and a Cash Snowball. Great prizes and a fun evening.
Where: Good Neighbour, Hamilton, Waikato
Address: 44 Horsham Downs Rd, Hamilton, Waikato
From: 7:00pm on Monday 14th January 2019
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Address: 346 Victoria St, Hamilton, Waikato
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Where: Clarence St Theatre, Hamilton, Waikato
Address: 59 Clarence Street, Hamilton, Waikato
From: 10:00am on Monday 27th May 2019
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Address: 12 Armagh Street, Hamilton, Waikato
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Address: 18 Alma Street, Hamilton, Waikato
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