Cave

Aranui Cave

Waitomo, Waikato

Smaller cave with a dense show of stalactites and stalagmites rather than glowworms.

Cost
Paid
Booking
Best to book
Time to allow
45 min
Aranui Cave
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A short guided tour into a cave known for its limestone decorations, running a few minutes' drive from Waitomo village. It's a calmer alternative to the main caves and often included in combo tickets.

Good to know

  • Ask about combo tickets with the glowworm cave
  • Tours are small, book at busy times
Best time
Daytime
Open
All year
Getting there
Sealed road, short walk from the car park
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
No dogs

Facilities

  • Toilets

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.

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