Waitomo Caves

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Barney & Teresa said
… of Waitomo to explore the famous caves. There isn't a lot to see or do in Waitomo apart from the caves but we… continue reading »
Tony & Elizabeth said
… trip to New Plymouth to visit the Waitomo Caves. This was an excellent experience where we were led… continue reading »
Mrs P s Travels said
…, we visit the Waitomo Caves, first discovered in the 1800's. In the caves, we discover fascinating… continue reading »
3 Men & Little Lady said
…!) to head to the Waitomo Caves, famous for their abundance of glow-worms (and their excrement, but more… continue reading »
vincentvega said
… to head back that way en-route to the Waitomo Caves. This time we were able to check out Huka Falls which… continue reading »
mkagan said
… the caves seeing glow worms… continue reading »
Veenendaal s Journey said
…Our last big sightseeing adventure was to the Waitomo caves.There are about 300 caves… continue reading »
Kato&CazGoneGlobal07 said
… café at about 1250 to start our 5 hour black Abyss tour of the Waitomo caves with “the legendary black… continue reading »
Carl and Andrea said
…The Waitomo caves. Caves, underground caves, where you can see 'Galaxies of Gloworms.' A bit… continue reading »
Sara and Kent said
… for an outing to the Waitomo Caves to see the Glow Worms. We were a little disappointed that you only got… continue reading »

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Waitomo Caves

Attraction | by Mark & Ciara a 28 year old male traveling as a couple from Dublin | Aug 09 '07

"Visited Waitomo Caves"

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Waitomo Caves

Attraction | by Niamh and Cathal a 34 year old traveling as a couple from London | Oct 23 '06

"Lovely caves and see glow worms lighting it up"

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Waitomo Caves

Attraction | by Mrs P s Travels a female from Houston | Jul 09 '06

"An awe-inspiring sight! "

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Waitomo Caves

Attraction | by Roseannas travels a 28 year old female from Prince Rupert | Feb 02 '07

"You don't know dark until you've been in a cave"

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Waitomo Caves

Attraction | by MariaFD a female from London | Jan 24 '07

"Interesting"

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Famous caverns which house gloing worms and offer sporting opportunities.

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