Vacation rentals in Waitomo Caves
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Chalet in Waitomo
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 141 reviewsTe Tiro B&B - Glowworm Grotto Cottage II
We have two beautiful “Pioneer-style” cottages nestled in amongst the stunning Waitomo landscape. Enjoy fantastic panoramic views of the central North Island and mountains in our two self-contained, pioneer-style cottages (sleep 4 persons). - Cottage set-up to sleep 4 people - 2 Adults and 2 children - 2 Couple (Cozy) The price is for a up to 4 guests. Our place is great for couples, solo adventurers, families (with kids), and furry friends (pets). We are a 15-20 minute drive past the Waitomo Village so it pays to eat before you come up or bring supplies with you. There is a two element cook top and a microwave. The cottage is one room with a queen bed down and a small loft above that has two single mattresses in it. Cosy but cute. Each cottage has its own bathroom about 8 steps from the cottage. We would love you to come and share our little piece of paradise. The accommodation is nestled within a bush setting on top of a hill where you can see out over the whole central north Island. You even have your own grotto only meters from your door where you can sit quietly surrounded by a galaxy of Glow-worms. Enjoy the starry nights and peace and quiet of the country. You are more them welcome to wander around the farmland and enjoy the fantastic views, check out the Dab Chick Pond and beautiful native bush. Amazing views/Glowworms/Native bush/Caves/Black Water Rafting. If we are not going to be home there is still family around to help out if needed. Check in is from 3pm/ check out at 10am.
Aug 13 – 20
Guest suite in Karapiro
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 396 reviewsLake Edge Stunning views Karapiro
Lake Edge..Lake Karapiro, stunning uninterrupted views of the finishing Line of The Worlds Best Rowing, WakaAma, Canoeing, Hydroplanes, Kayaking, Water Skiing. Directly opposite Don Rowlands Centre HOBBITON 20 min Waikato River Trail 15 min 10 mins CAMBRIDGE 10 mins AVANTIDRONE 50 minutes Waitomo Caves 5 min Boatshed Cafe & Wedding Venue 1hour 45 mins International Airport Guests have total privacy separate Pavilion from main dwelling. Jetty on Lake edge, direct access to the water.
Jan 3 – 10
Guest suite in Raglan
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 375 reviewsBarrique Studio @ Barrelled Wines Raglan
An isolated peaceful getaway located at Barrelled Wines, 5 minutes drive from Ruapuke Beach and 30 minutes drive from Raglan town. Lovely modern studio with beautiful peaceful surroundings. Guests have their own access to a separate standalone viewing platform and barrel sauna, both positioned to showcase a first-class view overlooking our vineyard and out to the ocean. Purchase our exclusive bespoke wines, not sold anywhere else. This is a great place to relax and unwind away from it all...
May 13 – 20
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Quick stats about vacation rentals in Waitomo Caves
Total rentals | 50 properties |
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Wifi availability | 30 properties include access to wifi |
Rentals with dedicated workspaces | 10 properties have a dedicated workspace |
Family-friendly rentals | 20 properties are a good fit for families |
Total number of reviews | 6.2K reviews |
Nightly prices starting at | R757 ZAR before taxes and fees |
Your guide to Waitomo Caves
All About Waitomo Caves
Located 2.5 hours south of Auckland, deep in the green rolling hills of the North Island, the Waitomo Caves are a subterranean wonderland. The complex is made up of Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Ruakuri Cave, and Aranui Cave. You can experience striking stalactites and the twinkling glow from the resident glowworms during a boat tour.
Waitomo Caves Village is a small collection of shops, tour companies, and accommodations spread across a handful of streets leading up to the caves and the nearby town of Otorohanga. Full of brightly colored murals highlighting New Zealand culture and an enormous roadside kiwi sculpture made of corrugated iron, Otorohanga is a great home base for exploring the area.
The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Waitomo Caves
Waitomo experiences relatively mild weather year round, with warm summer days (December through March) and cooler winters (June through September) that require thick sweaters. Summer through fall (which occurs between March and June) are great seasons for hiking or bike riding in the nearby forests. The area can get busy, especially during the school holidays, due to the proximity to Auckland, so keep this in mind when booking your Waitomo Caves holiday rentals.
During the winter, things quiet down a lot, so this is a great time to visit the glowworm caves if you want to explore with fewer visitors. Keep in mind that the air and water temperature in the underground caves remains brisk and cool year round, so make sure to pack warm layers even if visiting in the summer. For safety reasons, all caves must be visited as part of a guided tour, and there are plenty of operators available to take you on an underground adventure. You will be given a wetsuit and booties if you try any of the water-based activities in the cave.
Top things to do in Waitomo Caves
Ruakuri Cave
Ruakuri Cave offers a unique blackwater rafting adventure, which includes climbing up and over rock formations before floating down the underground river in an inner tube as the glowworms light the cave above you. If you’d like to explore the outside of the cave, you can take a stroll along the half-mile long Ruakuri Walk, which takes you through dense native forest and past limestone rock formations.
Waitomo Great Walk
One of New Zealand’s epic pathways, Waitomo Great Walk is a multi-day 25-mile hike that leads through the lush Tawarau Forest across the Tawarau Falls and Marokopa Falls before eventually following Waitomo Stream through limestone gorges down to Waitomo Village. Along the way, you’ll witness sweeping views of Mount Ruapehu, an active stratovolcano.
Waitomo Museum of Caves
This museum introduces you to the majestic Waitomo Caves system through interactive exhibits, fossils, and archival footage. You can learn how the caves evolved and how they became one of the region’s most popular attractions.
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