Why go
- Settlement in Waikato, New Zealand.
- 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Waitomo Caves.
- Served by Te Kuiti Aerodrome.
History
Waitomo, officially Waitomo Caves, is a rural community in the King Country region of New Zealand's North Island. There are several solutional cave systems in the area around the village, which are popular tourist attractions. Restaurants and accommodation are centred in the village to serve visiting tourists.
Must-see attractions
Outdoor
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Restaurants & places to go
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Sa-Su,PH 07:00-21:00; Fr 07:00-21:30; Dec 25 off Features: takeaway
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:30-15:30 · 35 Maniapoto Street · facebook.com
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-16:00; Sa 09:00-13:00; Su off Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 7 Wahanui Crescent · origincoffee.co.nz
Restaurant · Opening hours: 08:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating · 585 Waitomo Cave Road · waitomo.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: 08:00+ Features: step-free access · 579 Fullerton Road, Waitomo Caves · roselandsresortwaitomo.com
Burger, Chinese, Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, step-free access
Turkish, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options
Fish, Fast Food · Fish fast food
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant
Indian, Restaurant · Indian restaurant
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Sushi, Fast Food · Sushi fast food
Sushi, Fast Food · Sushi fast food
Seafood, Fast Food · Seafood fast food
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-16:00
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:30-16:00; Su 08:00-16:00
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-16:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access
Ice Cream · Features: outdoor seating · 584 State Highway 3
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Airports
Te Kuiti Aerodrome 5.7 km to the centre
Te Kuiti, WKO, NZ
Wharepapa South Airport 40 km to the centre
WKO, NZ
Where to stay
102 Waitomo Valley Road, Otorohanga 3977, New Zealand · orchardvalleyglamping.co.nz
256 Waipuna Road, Te Kūiti 3985, New Zealand · waitomoboutiquelodge.nz
970 Te Anga Road, Waitomo Caves 3977, New Zealand · waitomocavesnz.com
485 Mangarino Road, Hangatiki 3986, New Zealand · wildcanvas.nz
597B Waitomo Valley Road, Otorohanga 3977, New Zealand · nadarrahideaway.co.nz
709 Waitomo Caves Road, Waitomo Caves 3977, New Zealand · abseilinn.co.nz
42 Mangarino Street, RD6, Te Kūiti 3986, New Zealand · huntsfarm.co.nz
7 Waitomo Village Road, Waitomo Caves 3977, New Zealand · waitomocavesguestlodge.co.nz
600 Waitomo Caves Road, Waitomo Caves 3985, New Zealand · yha.co.nz
12 Waitomo Village Road, Waitomo Caves 3977, New Zealand · waitomopark.co.nz
39 Waitomo Village Road, Waitomo Caves 3977, New Zealand · waitomo.com
17 Waitomo Caves Road, Hangatiki 3977, New Zealand · waitomobigbird.co.nz
22 Waitomo Caves Road, Waitomo Caves 3977, New Zealand · waitomo-farmstay.northislandnz.net
38 Whitbourne Road, Waitomo Caves 3977, New Zealand · smartdirect.co.nz
728 State Highway 3, Waitomo, Te Kūiti 3985, New Zealand · cavesmotorinn.co.nz
59 Awakino Road, Te Kūiti 3910, New Zealand · panoramamotorinn.co.nz
1314 Mangaotaki Road, Piopio 3971, New Zealand · ripplesretreat.lodgify.com
20 Huiputea Drive, Otorohanga 3900, New Zealand · kiwiholidaypark.co.nz
584 State Highway 3, Waitomo Caves 3977, New Zealand · waitomo-homestead-cabins.org.es
54 Golf Road, Otorohanga 3977, New Zealand · rashikarecommends.com
99 Awakino Road, Te Kūiti 3910, New Zealand
Hauturu Road, Waitomo Caves 3988, New Zealand
1538C SH3 R D 5, Te Kūiti 3985, New Zealand
92 Kawhia Road, Otorohanga 3900, New Zealand
579 Fullerton Road, Waitomo Caves 3981, New Zealand
519 Rangiatea Road, 2, Otorohanga 3972, New Zealand
Hotel, Access Road, Waitomo Caves 3977, New Zealand · waitomovillagechalets.co.nz
Indoor
422A Mangaorongo Road, Otorohanga 3972, New Zealand
597A Waitomo Valley Road, Otorohanga 3977, New Zealand
77 Golf Road Waitomo, Otorohanga 3977, New Zealand
Waitomo Caves 3977, New Zealand
182 Maniapoto Street, Otorohanga 3900, New Zealand · palm-court.co.nz
Cnr Carroll & King Streets, State Highway 3, Te Kūiti 3910, New Zealand · moteltekuiti.co.nz
1 Waitomo Caves Road, Hangatiki 3977, New Zealand · glowwormmotel.co.nz
1177 Waitomo Valley Road, Waitomo Caves 3977, New Zealand · woodlynpark.co.nz
59 Main North Road, Otorohanga 3900, New Zealand · waitomomotels.co.nz
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Te Kuiti Aerodrome; 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Waitomo Caves, New Zealand. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Trains & rail
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Tours & experiences
Sightseeing
Adventure
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