CaveHidden gem

Piripiri Cave

Waitomo, Waikato

Free walk-in limestone cave with glowworms. Bring a torch.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
30 min
Piripiri Cave
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A 300 m return walk leads to a cave entrance where you can walk in a short distance with a torch. It's quiet and free, and further along Te Anga Road than the main tourist caves.

Good to know

  • Bring a torch and stay on the path
  • Wear sturdy shoes
  • Do not touch formations
Best time
Daytime
Open
All year
Getting there
Gravel car park on Te Anga Road
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
No dogs

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