Waitomo Caves

Waitomo is a locality in the North Island (New Zealand) North Island of New Zealand whose main feature is its limestone caves and their glowworm inhabitants, a major tourist attraction. Waitomo offers many different activities for all ages and fitness. There are around 16 different glowworm cave tours you can do from the following caving companies - Kiwi Cave Rafting, The Legendary Black Water Rafting Company, Waitomo Adventures (Waitomo Adventure Center), Spellbound, Cave World and Waitomo Glowworm Caves. The local I-site is a great place to go to get information about the different tours available. Waitomo is a great place to cycle. This aspect is currently being developed more to meet the increasing popularity of the activity. There are animal petting farms for the children, an abundance of free bush walks with interesting rock formations and caves to explore as well as gardens. Scenic flights and golf. The museum of caves is a must-see in Waitomo. There are lots of quirky places around Waitomo to stay with lovely kiwi hosts to top off your Waitomo experience. And Waitomo has many great places to eat ranging from cabinet food to fish n chips or pub food, to fine dining and a buffet restaurant. The locals are friendly and accommodating so don't be afraid to stop for a yarn. Overall there's more to Waitomo than just a glowworm cave, so come and explore this great destination for yourself!