Walk

Ruakuri Bush Walk

Waitomo, Waikato

A 45 minute loop past limestone arches and gorge cliffs near Waitomo.

Cost
Free
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
60 min
Ruakuri Bush Walk
Joe Ross from Lansing, Michigan · CC BY-SA 2.0

A looping path drops into a forested gorge near Waitomo, passing weathered limestone cliffs and low natural arches. There's no ticket to buy, so it's a good dry-weather companion to a paid cave tour.

Good to know

  • Free to walk
  • Easy to combine with a cave tour
Getting there
Short walk from the road end or car park; DOC lists it as 45 min (easiest).

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