Waitomo District Travel Guide
Waitomo District accommodation, Waitomo District activities and attractions, Waitomo District maps, transportation to and around Waitomo District - the Jasons Waitomo District Destination Travel Guide is your complete visitor guide for Waitomo District.
The
Waitomo Caves are Waitomo district's most famous attraction, the
ir yawning limestone caverns full of amazing formations lit by the pin-prick lights of thousands of glowworms. You can take a guided tour to admire the magical effect in the glowworm grotto, while the more adventurous can try their hand at blackwater rafting or abseiling into one of the cavernous chambers. Options include TumuTumu ToObing; the magnificent Lost World 100m abseil or the high energy Haggas Honking Holes.
Nearby
Otorohanga is famous for its Kiwi House, while the country towns of
Piopio and
Te Kuiti are surrounded by picturesque native bush. Out on coast of the Waitomo District, the sleepy harbour town of
Kawhia is a favourite with holidaymakers for its sheltered harbour and magnificent ocean beach. Other activities in the Waitomo District include farm shows, horse treks, bushwalks and golf, or go rafting and fishing on the region's rivers.
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