How many caves are in Waitomo Caves?

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There are three caves that make up the Waitomo caves network, each with it’s own unique experience. Famous for their abundance of glow worms, extensive underground river system and stunning stalactite and stalagmites formations, a trip to the Waitomo caves is a trip to another world.

How do I get to Waitomo Caves?

The easiest way to see the Waitomo Caves is with a walking or boat tour. If you’re into adventure, try the unique experience of Black Water Rafting – you’ll crawl, swim and float through the caves on a rubber tube. Or you could abseil or zip-line through the darkness.

What does Waitomo Caves have to offer?

Explore the great range of caving attractions we have on offer, whether it’s the slower-paced glowworm filled dry caves right through to our adrenaline-fueled black water rafting, zip-lining and abseiling adventures.

Where are the Waitomo Caves in New Zealand?

This cave is about 2 hours south of Auckland, 1 hour south of Hamilton, and 2 hours west of Rotorua by car. The directions to the Caves are to exit State Highway 3 onto Waitomo Caves Road and to continue on the road for about 8 km. ^ a b c dCleaver, Philip (February 2011).

Where to take a glowworm tour in Waitomo?

Waitomo Glowworm Cave tours depart from the Waitomo Glowworm Caves Visitor Centre, located at 39 Waitomo Village Rd. Check in 30 minutes prior to tour departure. Can you take photos or video this tour? Photography and video are not permitted inside the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, but is allowed in Ruakuri Cave and Aranui Cave.

How big is the Waitomo trail in km?

Explorers will run or walk over and under 6, 11, 21 or 35km of landscape that has to be seen to be believed. Walkers, runners and children – indeed explorers of all ages and abilities – are encouraged to come along and explore Waitomo’s caves, native bush, canyons and glowworms.

What kind of worms are in Waitomo Caves?

The glowworm (Arachnocampa Luminosa) is unique to New Zealand, making the Waitomo Glowworm Caves an absolute must-do. See thousands of these tiny creatures as they radiate their unmistakable luminescent light in a subterranean world. The Waitomo Glowworm Caves tours are made up of two levels.