Attractions

Waitomo and the King Country (from Otorohanga to Te Kuiti and Piopio, from Kawhia to Mokau) has attractions for all ages and enough to see and do for at least a week!


Ruakuri Cave Ruakuri Cave

Ruakuri Cave

Spectacular Ruakuri Cave is a cave experience like no other. Combine it with the Waitomo Glowworm Cave for a unique and magical Waitomo experience. The crystal tapestries and glowworms up close will amaze you. To book, visit www.waitomo.com or phone 0800 782 5874.

PO Box 13, Waitomo Caves, 3943
P 0800 782 5874

» more information         1+ Hours  Up to NZ$75 

Waitomo Glowworm Caves Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Waitomo Glowworm Caves

The world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves amaze with thousands of magical glowworms that sparkle above as you glide through the cave by boat. Enjoy the ornate cave decorations and sculptures that have developed over thousands of years. To book, go to www.waitomo.com or phone 0800 456 922.

PO Box 13, Waitomo Caves, 3943
P +64 7 878 8227
F +64 7 878 5190

» more information         1+ Hours  Up to NZ$75 

Otorohanga Kiwi House & Native Bird Park Otorohanga Kiwi House & Native Bird Park

Otorohanga Kiwi House & Native Bird Park

This is THE place where you will always see Kiwi birds - the Otorohanga Kiwi House and Native Bird Park. Only 15 minutes from Waitomo. Authentic NZ conservation since 1971. We breed and care for many of NZ's most rare and endangered birds and reptiles. Lovely park setting, ideal for families.

PO Box 222, Otorohanga, 3940
P +64 7 873 7391
F +64 7 873 7356

» more information         2+ Hours  Up to NZ$25 

Otorohanga i-SITE Visitor Centre Otorohanga i-SITE Visitor Centre

Otorohanga i-SITE Visitor Centre

Good quality, useful & relevant information is vital for visitors so that their New Zealand experience is stress-free, easy, safe and enjoyable. The Otorohanga i-Site Visitor Centre provides information on local & nation-wide visitor attractions, activities, accommodation & transport.

P.O. Box 152, Otorohanga, 3940
P +64 7 873 8951
F +64 7 873 6132

» more information     N/A 

Spellbound Glowworm & Cave Tours Spellbound Glowworm & Cave Tours

Spellbound Glowworm & Cave Tours

Enjoy Waitomo's magical glow worm experience in a small group. Glide just beneath glowworm galaxies to the far reaches of the Spellbound Glowworm Cave on our unhurried and unrivalled raft ride. Then visit the Cave of the Spirit. Photography allowed.

PO BOX 4, Waitomo Caves, 3943
P +64 7 878 7622
F +64 7 878 7622

» more information         3+ Hours  Up to NZ$75 

Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre

Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre

"Te Whare Taonga o Nga Ana o Waitomo". Award winning specialist Museum, interactive learning & exhibition centre. "A Wonder!" - Sir David Attenborough "A Phenomenal job" - Dr David Bellamy

PO Box 12, Waitomo Caves, 3943
P +64 7 878 7640
F +64 7 878 6184

» more information       <1 Hour  Up to NZ$25 

Footwhistle Glow Worm Tour Footwhistle Glow Worm Tour

Footwhistle Glow Worm Tour

Enjoy a five minute van ride to our cave, while you learn about Waitomo's rich history. Then it's a short walk through New Zealand native bush to the cave entrance, where your experienced CaveWorld guide lights the candles, opens the cave door... and the Footwhistle Tour experience begins.

PO Box 24, Waitomo Caves
P +64 7 878 6577
F +64 7 878 6565

» more information       1+ Hours  Up to NZ$50 

Pa Harakeke Pa Harakeke

Pa Harakeke

Pa Harakeke is an Eco-Cultural Visitor Centre offering a suite of guided tours in and around the hugely popular Pureora Forest and Mountain whilst the Carbon Offset Eco-Planting has been designed to offset the carbon footprint you create when travelling. A souvenir shop and Coffee bar is also open.

P.O. Box 376, Te Kuiti
P 64 7 929 8708
F 64 7 878 7175

» more information     <1 Hour  Up to NZ$50 

Andrea Hanna - Woodworker

160 Tate Road, TeKuiti., 3982
P +64 7 878 7227


Waitomo Information Centre I-SITE

21 Waitomo Caves Road, PO Box 12, Waitomo Caves
P +64 7 878 7640


Kawhia Regional Museum Gallery

Omimiti Street, Kawhia
P +64 7 871 0161


King Country Gardens

C/- 488 Tapuwae Road, RD7, Te Kuiti, 3987
P +64 7 878 4837


Debra Allen - Felting Artist

Ohura Road, R.D.1 Aria, 3979
P +64 7 877 7895


Te Kuiti Information Centre I-SITE

Rora Street, Te Kuiti
P +64 7 878 8077


Piopio Museum

Ruru Street, Piopio
P +64 7 877 8293


Otorohanga Museum

Kakamutu Road, Otorohanga
P +64 7 873 8849


Jo Gallagher - Artist

446 Tiki Tiki Road, Piopio
P +64 7 877 8677


Lisa Ormsby - Artist

50 Ouruwhero Road, Otorohanga
P +64 7 873 8537


Department of Conservation - Maniapoto Area Office

PO Box 38, Te Kuiti, 3941
P +64 7 878 1050


Daniel Ormsby - Painter/Carver/Artist

Corner Hikaka and Ward Streets, Te Kuiti, 3941
P +64 7 878 3531