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Trip Planner:   South Pacific  /  New Zealand  /  North Island  /  Waikato Region  /  Waitomo District  /  Waitomo Caves  /  Caveworld

Caveworld, Waitomo Caves

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#4 of 9 in Parks in Waitomo Caves
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Explore the region's caves by taking a guided tour of Caveworld, featuring glow worm displays and gothic rock formations. Adventurous travelers can don a wet suit, grab an inner tube, and take a black-water rafting tour, which includes jumping off an underwater waterfall and zooming down a waterslide. Back at the bush hut, cap off the tour with a complimentary hot drink. Use our Waitomo Caves day trip tool to add Caveworld and other attractions to your Waitomo Caves vacation plans.
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  • By 101evia
    a fantastic tour. The cave is beautiful. discreet lighting and carefully developed path allow a relaxing walk. one admires a lot of glowworms and has time to photograph them. the guide is very... 
    a fantastic tour. The cave is beautiful. discreet lighting and carefully developed path allow a relaxing walk. one admires a lot of glowworms and has time to photograph them. the guide is very...  more »
  • By Neill G
    This was a great experience, very personal (only 4 people on our tour) and made all the more pleasurable because of the knowledge and personality of our guide Kyle. He and his family have run the... 
    This was a great experience, very personal (only 4 people on our tour) and made all the more pleasurable because of the knowledge and personality of our guide Kyle. He and his family have run the...  more »
  • By Veronique K
    Small scale visit with a very knowledgeable guide. Felt almost like we discovered the caves with him. Very quiet and beautiful. Nice tea in a wooden hut at the end. 
    Small scale visit with a very knowledgeable guide. Felt almost like we discovered the caves with him. Very quiet and beautiful. Nice tea in a wooden hut at the end.  more »
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