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
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.
» more information 1+ Hours Up to NZ$75
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
» more information <1 Hour Up to NZ$25
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.
» more information 1+ Hours Up to NZ$75
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.
» more information 3+ Hours Up to NZ$75
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.
Otorohanga Kiwi House & Native Bird Park
There is a place where you are guaranteed to see a Kiwi. It is the Otorohanga Kiwi House and Native Bird Park. Real authentic Kiwi conservation since 1971. A not-for-profit organisation making a difference for birds and people.Only 15 minutes from Waitomo. A beautiful park and lots of birds.
» more information 2+ Hours Up to NZ$25
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.
» more information <1 Hour Up to NZ$50
Art Glass Gallery & Waitomo Limestone Soaps
A unique, boutique soap-making facility and factory shop with an art glass gallery situated in award winning country gardens. Here you can find N.Z's largest selection of soaps, as well as a large selection of art glass. Hear the story about limestone.
» more information N/A Free
The Shearing Shed
New Zealand's only Angora Rabbit shearing show. Cuddle white German Angora Rabbits, watch the free daily shearing show and see the products produced from their wonderful fibre. Shearing time: 12.45pm 7 days a week.
<1 Hour Free
Lisa Ormsby - Artist
Otorohanga Museum
Debra Allen - Felting Artist
Kawhia Regional Museum Gallery
Department of Conservation - Maniapoto Area Office
Andrea Hanna - Woodworker
Piopio Museum
King Country Gardens
Daniel Ormsby - Painter/Carver/Artist
Te Kuiti Information Centre I-SITE
Jo Gallagher - Artist
Waitomo Information Centre I-SITE