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The Waitomo Caves are a village and cave system forming a major tourist attraction in the northern King Country region of the North Island of New Zealand, 12 kilometres northwest of Te Kuiti. The community of Waitomo Caves itself is very small, though the village has many temporary service workers living there as well. The word Waitomo comes from the Māori language wai meaning water and tomo meaning a doline or sinkhole; it can thus be translated to be water passing through a hole. These Caves are believed to be over two million years old

Caving
Early history

The limestone landscape of the Waitomo District area has been the centre of increasingly popular commercial caving tourism from as early as 1900. Initially mostly consisting of impromptu trips guided by local Māori, large sections of cave near Waitomo Caves were later taken over by the Crown and managed as a (relatively genteel) tourism attraction from 1904 onwards.

Modern days

Today, a number of companies, large and small, specialise in leading tourists through the caves of the area, from easily accessible areas with hundreds of tourists per hour in the peak season, to extreme sports-like crawls into cave systems which are only seen by a few tourists each day. A visit to Waitomo Caves made Number 14 amongst a list of 101 Kiwi must-do's in a New Zealand Automobile Association poll of over 20,000 motorists published 2007, and in 2004, around 400,000 visitors entered caves in the area.

Main caves

The main caves in the area are the Waitomo Glowworm Cave, Ruakuri Cave, Aranui Cave and Gardner's Gut. They are noted for their stalactite and stalagmite displays, and for the presence of glowworms (the fungus gnat Arachnocampa luminosa).
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Waitomo Glowworm Caves - New Zealand's Biggest Gap Year – Backpacker Guide New Zealand

Day 28: Today we are taking a tour of the Waitomo Glowworm Caves! It’s one of the things to do in Waitomo as part of our 365 Days: 365 Activities!

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Today on New Zealand’s Biggest Gap Year, we are delving into the Waitomo Glowworm Caves on a tour with Discover Waitomo! Join us as we check out the stunning limestone formations inside the Waitomo Glowworms Caves such as Cathedral Cave.

Our Waitomo Glowworm Cave tour guide shows us what the beautiful glowworms look like up close before we get inside a boat and drift underneath a whole massive grotto of glowworms. Stunning!

Be sure to check in with us for the rest of the week as we are taking a look at most of the things to do in Waitomo, from walking cave tours to Black Water Rafting!

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Napier Top 5 activities

Napier is located on the east coast of the northern island of New Zealand in Hawke’s Bay. It has its own micro climate with plenty of sunshine hours. Apart from the many vineyards you can visit, these are 5 of the top recommendations:

1. Art deco – As Napier is referred to as the Art Deco capital of the World, it is well worth having a look at the special architecture and decoration of the buildings in this spectacular city. The city was completely rebuilt after the earthquake in the 1930s, in Art deco style! Stay in style: goo.gl/J9da9F

2. Bluff Hill Lookout – this lookout is easily reached, either by foot or by car. You can enjoy extensive views over Hawkes Bay and Napier’s port. Sleep on the hillside: goo.gl/rf2mDM

3. National Aquarium – Located at the Napier Promenade, here you will find a variety of aquatic animals, both native and from around the world. Best place to stay: goo.gl/l2WUyf

4. Te Mata peak – take one of the many walking tracks up Te Mata peak for astonishing 360 degree views over Hawkes Bay. Cheapest option to stay: goo.gl/iHHP9U

5. Ocean spa – watching sunrise from the warm waters of the ocean spa. Sit back and relax in the spa and enjoy spectacular sunrise from the sea.
Or go for a sunrise from you apartment: goo.gl/2cFKKB

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Waitomo Caves, New Zealand

The Waitomo Caves are a village and cave system forming a major tourist attraction in the northern King Country region of the North Island of New Zealand, 12 kilometres northwest of Te Kuiti.

The Hobbit Filming Location Tour with Hairy Feet Waitomo - New Zealand's Biggest Gap Year

Day 35: Today we are doing a Hobbit Filming Location Tour with Hairy Feet Waitomo in Piopio! Join us in #RealMiddleEarth in New Zealand!

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It’s Day 35 on New Zealand’s BIGGEST Gap Year and today we are hitting the road to Piopio! Here is one of The Hobbit filming locations that got the most screen time in The Hobbit Trilogy.

We arrive at Hairy Feet Waitomo, which is hosting The Hobbit Filming Location Tour around their stunning farmland in Piopio. We get heaps of insights into the behind-the-scenes of The Hobbit Trilogy, as well as take photos with props, and visit several The Hobbit filming locations!

So when backpacking in New Zealand, and you want to visit some Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit filming locations, don’t miss Hairy Feet Waitomo in Piopio!

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Natural Bridges & Waterfalls in Waitomo - New Zealand's Biggest Gap Year – Backpacking New Zealand

Day 29: Today we are going on a mini Waitomo road trip to check out Marokopa Falls and the Mangapohue Natural Bridge. It’s a day of free activities in Waitomo!

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It’s Day 29 of New Zealand’s Biggest Gap Year and our fourth day in Waitomo! Today we are going to discover some of the free activities in Waitomo!

We hop in the Jucy camper and head on the road to our first stop: Marokopa Falls. The Falls are raging today due to all the wet weather – an awesome sight!

Next on our free activities in Waitomo list is the Mangapohue Natural Bridge – a huge rock archway going over a vertical river gorge. The Natural Bridge and Waterfalls in Waitomo are absolutely stunning.

Then it’s back on the road for another night at the Juno Hall Backpackers.

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Waitomo, New Zealand

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Winter 2017
Destinations: Waitomo Caves, Mangapouhe natural bridge, piripiri cave walk and Marokopa Falls walk

Footwhistle cave - See magnificent glow worm displays here + free cuppa tea from their own backyard!



Mangapohue natural bridge, Piripiri cave walk and Marokopa falls are about 3-5 minutes away from each other and about 30 minutes away from Waitomo town. We definitely would recommend visiting the free stuff!

Abbey Caves in Whangarei: Free Caves in New Zealand! – New Zealand's Biggest Gap Year

Day 336: Today we are checking out some free caves in New Zealand, Abbey Caves in Whangarei! Join us for these free New Zealand glow worm caves in Whangarei!

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Today we are doing the Abbey Caves Walk in Whangarei. If you are looking for free things to do in Whangarei then don’t miss the Whangarei Abbey Caves! These free glowworm caves in New Zealand are a must-do for a budget New Zealand adventure. The Whangarei Abbey Caves in Northland of the North Island are one of the best free things to do on the North Island.

So what do you think of the Whangarei caves? Would you add the Abbey Caves to your Whangarei travel itinerary? LUK in the comments!

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BackpackerGuide.NZ is New Zealand’s biggest online travel guide for adventure and budget travel in New Zealand. Join us, as the team behind BackpackerGuide.NZ, Robin and Laura, update the travel guide while taking on 365 Days: 365 Activities in New Zealand! It’s New Zealand’s Biggest Gap Year! We release new videos of the New Zealand backpacking adventure every single day, as well as New Zealand travel tips and 360 videos every Sunday so start making your New Zealand bucket list!

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