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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- +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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CHAUFFEURED TOURS & TRANSFERS NZ - Auckland
CHAUFFEURED TOURS & TRANSFERS NZ - Auckland
Mobile-friendly - Aotearoa - land of the long white cloud, City of sails, The SouthernAlps are some of the names that NewZealand is known by. From Cape Reinga in the North to the rugged Snowcapped Mountains of Queenstown, the sights and sounds are a visual feast. The plethora of sea-creatures that show up to greet and play with guests is just unbelievable.
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- +64 9 972 9699
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- +64 27 747 0009
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- 0800 224 566 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 6 Leonard Isitt Dr, Auckland Airport, New Zealand
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CJAYS CRUISE VISITOR TOURS - Tauranga
CJAYS CRUISE VISITOR TOURS - Tauranga
Waitomo Caves / Hobbiton Movie Set Combo. Small group tours designed for cruise ship passengers arriving at the port of Tauranga (Mount Maunganui). Visit Waitomo Caves then Cjays take you on a scenic country drive to the Hobbiton Movie Set and Farm - Lord of the Rings set. We then take you back to your ship.
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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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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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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 - Take a 3 hour eco caving adventure through stunning native bush, magical glow worm caves and limestone formations in their purest form. Glowing Adventures is "off the beaten track", away from the tourist crowds. Small group, private or photography tours through the incredible cave system on a family farm. Trip Advisor's #1 activity in Waitomo.
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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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KIKO GUIDED TOURS - Auckland
KIKO GUIDED TOURS - Auckland
Mobile-friendly - Kiko boutique guided tours offer an authentic bicultural experience for visitors who prefer travelling in smaller groups. Our tours showcase special landscapes close to Auckland City. Connect with Māori culture, enjoy warm hospitality, learn about local histories, and take part in activities unique to the places you visit. A knowledgeable guide will offer you a truly memorable visit.
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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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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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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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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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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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- +64 7 547 4444
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- +64 27 477 8984
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- PO Box 4652 Mount Maunganui South, Tauranga, 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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SCENIC PACIFIC - Auckland
SCENIC PACIFIC - Auckland
Mobile-friendly - Half-day and full-day tours of the Auckland area or tour to Maori heartland, Rotorua. Visit the Bay of Islands, rich in New Zealand pioneering history. 120 deluxe coach tours from two of New Zealand's top coach tour companies. Spectacular tours of Taupo, Waitomo Caves, Bay of Islands, Christchurch, Queenstown, Mt Cook, Milford Sound and West Coast Glaciers.
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- +64 3 359 3999
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- 0800 500 388 (Free call - only within NZ)
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- 502a Wairakei Road, Harewood, Christchurch, New Zealand
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SEEN AUCKLAND PRIVATE TAILOR-MADE TOURS
SEEN AUCKLAND PRIVATE TAILOR-MADE TOURS
Mobile-friendly - Discover and experience the real Auckland as locals do with SEEN AUCKLAND. 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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- +64 21 932 083
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- PO Box 147571, Ponsonby, Auckland, New Zealand
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Lunchtime Live
Enjoy your lunch listening to live music in Garden Place during Summer. A great range of musicians from solo artist to four piece bands! 16th - 24th December (excluding 22nd) Every Friday January/February/March ...
Where: Garden Place, Hamilton, Waikato
Address: Garden Place, Hamilton, Waikato
From: 12:15pm on Monday 16th December 2019
To: 1:30pm on Friday 27th March 2020
Landscapes from the Collections Store
In its essence, landscape art shares a composition of natural scenery. In its broadest context, artworks stemming from this subject matter offer an insight into the breadth of our interpretation, engagement and ...
Where: Calder & Lawson Gallery, Hamilton, Waikato
Address: Gate 2B Knighton Rd, Hamilton, Waikato
From: 9:00am on Thursday 12th December 2019
To: 5:00pm on Friday 28th February 2020
Bugs! Our Backyard Heroes
Bugs may have a reputation for being small, scaly and scary but some creepy crawlies are actually superheroes in disguise! Bugs! Our Backyard Heroes is a family-friendly, hands-on educational experience that brings ...
Where: Waikato Museum, Hamilton, Waikato
Address: 1 Grantham St, Hamilton, Waikato
From: 10:00am on Friday 25th October 2019
To: 5:00pm on Sunday 9th February 2020
Blooming: An Abstract Garden of Waahine-Women’s Works
How we relate to abstraction depends on our own cultural experience and our interpretation of line, colour and shape. The absence of any obvious meaning can allow us to find our own connection to abstract art and to make ...
Where: Waikato Museum, Hamilton, Waikato
Address: 1 Grantham St, Hamilton, Waikato
From: 10:00am on Saturday 9th November 2019
To: 5:00pm on Sunday 9th February 2020
Kirikiriroa Non-Fictions
Kirikiriroa Non-Fictions: True visual histories from the Hamilton CBD. 14 December 2019 - 16 February 2020 Artists are often among the first to record history by their depictions of their immediate ...
Where: Waikato Museum, Hamilton, Waikato
Address: 1 Grantham St, Hamilton, Waikato
From: 10:00am on Saturday 14th December 2019
To: 5:00pm on Sunday 16th February 2020
Puuhoro Oo Mua, Puuhoro Ki Tua
Puuhoro oo mua, Puuhoro ki tua – 9th International Indigenous Artists Gathering. Puuhoro oo mua, Puuhoro ki tua showcases over 100 indigenous artists from across the globe including Aotearoa New Zealand. It ...
Where: Waikato Museum, Hamilton, Waikato
Address: 1 Grantham St, Hamilton, Waikato
From: 10:00am on Saturday 23rd November 2019
To: 5:00pm on Sunday 23rd February 2020
Waiclay National Ceramics Award 2019
The 2019 Waiclay National Ceramics Award exhibition presents exciting ceramic pieces from all over New Zealand. Waiclay was established in 2001 with the first National Ceramic Conference, now held annually, in the ...
Where: Waikato Museum, Hamilton, Waikato
Address: 1 Grantham St, Hamilton, Waikato
From: 10:00am on Saturday 7th December 2019
To: 5:00pm on Sunday 8th March 2020
Mulligans Open Mic Night Live Music
"There are no strangers, only friends, you haven't met yet." Come up with your Talent, we can provide you our backline & stage. - Musicians, Poets, Ssshhong Writers, Comedians All Players are welcome. Let's Jam, It's ...
Where: Mulligans Bar, Taupo, Lake Taupo
Address: 15 Tongariro Street, Taupo, Lake Taupo
From: 9:00pm on Thursday 17th October 2019
To: 12:00am on Friday 30th October 2020
Pick Your Own Lavender
We are the only lavender and blueberry farm in New Zealand. Just 10 minutes’ drive from Hamilton. With a stunning section of land in a rural settlement outside Hamilton, Lavender Backyard Garden has grown from ...
Where: Lavender Backyard Garden, Hamilton, Waikato
Address: 398 Marshmeadow Rd, Hamilton, Waikato
From: 9:00am on Friday 20th December 2019
To: 5:00pm on Monday 20th January 2020
The Rogue Bore Container Bar Pop-up
In Taupo this summer? Stop by our pop-up container bar & join us for a beer! We’ve taken over a deserted car park and turned it into the best place in town to enjoy a beer in the sun. From the 20th of December ...
Where: The Carpark, Taupo, Waikato
Address: 29 Tuwharetoa Street
From: 2:00pm on Friday 20th December 2019
To: 10:00pm on Monday 10th February 2020