Aranui Cave

HES Ruakuri Cave Trip 2016

School trip to Waitomo caves , specifically Ruakuri cave.

Into the Blow Hole, Hahei Explorer, New Zealand

Venture underground into the incredible blowhole onboard the Hahei Explorer Cathedral Cove Boat Tour. This amazing geological feature is just one of the many wonders of our beautiful coastline that can be accessed by the Hahei Explorer. Book Now: haheiexplorer.co.nz

Natural Bridge Waitomo NZ

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An original piece of acoustic guitar music

Huntly Nz - Ruakuri Bush Walk Scandal 1 (04/01/2011).mp4

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ഭൂമിക്കടിയിലെ അത്ഭുതം Part 1II Glowworm caveII Newzealand malayalam vlog

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The Waitomo Glowworm Caves attraction is a cave at Waitomo
on the North Island of New Zealand. It is known for its population of Arachnocampa luminosa, a glowworm species found exclusively in New Zealand. This cave is part of the Waitomo Caves system that includes the Ruakuri Cave and the Aranui Cave.
The attraction has a modern visitor centre at the entrance, largely designed in wood. The name Waitomo comes from the Māori words wai, water and tomo, hole or shaft. The local Māori people had known about the caves for about a century before a local Māori, originally from Kawhia, Tane Tinorau, and English surveyors, Laurence Cussen and Fred Mace, were shown the entrance in 1884 and Tane and Fred did extensive explorations in 1887 and 1888.[1] Their exploration was conducted with candlelight on a raft going into the cave where the stream goes underground (now the cave's tourist exit.) As they began their journey, they came across the Glowworm Grotto and were amazed by the twinkling glow coming from the ceiling. As they travelled further into the cave by poling themselves towards an embankment, they were also astounded by the limestone formations. These formations surrounded them in all shapes and sizes.
They returned many times after and Chief Tane independently discovered the upper level entrance to the cave, which is now the current entrance. Visitor access improved when the railway was extended to Otorohanga in 1887.[2] By 1889 Tane Tinorau and his wife Huti had opened the cave to visitors and were leading groups for a small fee. Thomas Humphries, (Commissioner of Crown Lands and Chief Surveyor of Auckland 1889 - 1891)[3] did a full study later the same year, noting graffiti had already been inscribed on the ‘most delicate portions’ of the cave, though noting The natives are now taking great care of the caves, but recommending that government take over the cave to provide more visitor facilities. About 500 tourists visited the cave in the first two years. After years of attempts to buy the caves, the government used the Scenery Preservation Act 1903 and the Public Works Act 1905 to take them over for £625.[1] In 1906, after an escalation in vandalism,[citation needed] the administration of the cave was taken over by the government. In 1910 the Waitomo Caves Hotel was built to house the many visitors.

Waitomo and Hamilton

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Day 7 in NZ!!

FreemanX Black Water Toobing Waitomo Caves

Enjoy unspoilt nature on her own terms! This black water rafting experience in Waitomo will have you rafting, walking, swimming, toobing and laughing amongst the glow worms just south of Hamilton.

New Zealand Ruakuri Cave in Depth Tour-Part 3

August 6-8 - WAITOMO WEEKEND!

My adventure to Waitomo and Raglan, documenting some Black Water Rafting experiences, hypothermia, black sand beaches, and CHOW CHOW! GO CRAZY!

credits:
Beck - Modern Guilt
Kut U Up - Night on the Beach

Waitomo Caves Zipline Adventure Park in 2019

Waitomo Caves zipline offer a growing trend of ziplining in New Zealand that involves an exhilarating mix of adrenaline, speed and nature.

Waitomo Caves Zipline Park is an exciting new activity that opened in May 2019. You will fly high on 10 zip lines through native trees and over limestone bluffs with fantastic views over the region. The longest zip line is a massive 280m long. You will receive a complete safety briefing learning to use the gear provided before navigating yourself through the designated course monitored by staff.

1.5 hours of Zip line fun flying through native trees, limestone rocks and high above the beautiful Waitomo Caves Skyline. 10 Zip lines in total with the longest 280m long.

New Zealand North Island - 3 weeks in March 2012

Snippets of fun had on a 3 week drive around the North Island of New Zealand. Includes: Auckland Zoo, Waipoua Kauri Forest, Bay of Islands, Haruru Falls, Rainbow Falls, Whitianga, Cave Cruzer, Rapaura Water Gardens, Taupo, Orakei Korako, Wai-O-Tapu, Waimangu Volcanic Valley, Huka Falls, Whakapapa Village, Tawhai Falls, Kinloch, Craters Of The Moon, Napier, Aquarium, Wellington Cable Car, Wellington Zoo, Te Papa, Zealandia, Dawson Falls, Waitomo Caves (Spellbound), Natural Tunnel Walk, Natural Bridge Walk, Otorohanga Kiwi Park, Hamilton Gardens, Hamilton Zoo, Bridal Veil Falls!

hello from the deep south

just a quick hello from waitomo caves in the north, bro. We,ve got just sux days left cuz.......see you all soon

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