Aranui Cave Tours

Don't just roam the earth's surface — learn more about what's underneath it too. See mysterious natural formations and patterns in the deep, dark corners of Aranui Cave.

This natural underground attraction is located in Waitomo Caves. Once you've explored everything you can at Aranui Cave, check out nearby Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Caveworld, and Opapake Pa.

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Quest on London

Quest on London

4 out of 5
Hamilton Central
per person
Sep 6 - Sep 8
found 18 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
San Diego (SAN) to Hamilton (HLZ)
8.4/10 Very Good! (390 reviews)
Great location and fantastic staff! Only issue in room is dryer door was falling off (I forgot to tell front desk when we left). Parking is tight; difficult to turn around, I’ve never been a fan of car stacking, but we didn’t have any issues. Everything else was great!

Reviewed on May 14, 2025

The Clements Hotel

The Clements Hotel

3.5 out of 5
per person
Sep 6 - Sep 8
found 18 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
San Diego (SAN) to Hamilton (HLZ)
No reviews
Novotel Tainui Hamilton

Novotel Tainui Hamilton

4.5 out of 5
Hamilton Central
per person
Sep 6 - Sep 8
found 18 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
San Diego (SAN) to Hamilton (HLZ)
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
This hotel was very basic and relatively comfortable but I cannot believe how much I paid for it. It was worth about half the cost. I was only there overnight, so it suited my needs. However, when I asked the desk clerk about tours in the area and then again about the train schedule, she unhelpfully referred me to the internet. Don't expect much.

Reviewed on Jun 16, 2025

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Waitomo Glowworm Caves featuring signage

Waitomo Glowworm Caves

5/5(48 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Waitomo Glowworm Caves during your travels in Waitomo Caves. While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Waitomo Glowworm Caves
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On the way to check out The falls, this was another spot off. Another maybe 10min walk from the where you park. It had started to rain and got overcast, so it was quite dark when I was there... But I had the place entirely to myself and even w/o much light it was very beautiful.

Mangapohue Natural Bridge

5/5(3 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Mangapohue Natural Bridge, a lovely green space in Te Anga. Visit the spas in this relaxing area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Mangapohue Natural Bridge
About a half hour drive outside of Waitomo, is this beautiful waterfall. It's about a 10min walk from where you park, so pretty easy. If you love waterfalls like I do, it was a no brainer to check it out. I didn't stay long though as it started to rain.

Marokopa Falls

5/5(3 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Marokopa Falls, a lovely green space in Te Anga.

Marokopa Falls
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Alphra Lavenders

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Alphra Lavenders during your travels in Te Awamutu. Wander the gardens in this relaxing area.

Alphra Lavenders

Caveworld

5/5(1 review)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Caveworld during your travels in Waitomo Caves. While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Caveworld

Best Lodging Options Near Aranui Cave

Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka
Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka
3 out of 5
Hotel Access Rd., Waitomo Caves
Waitomo Village Chalets Home of Kiwipaka
Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge
Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge
3 out of 5
7 Waitomo Village Road, Waitomo Caves
Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge
Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park
Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park
4 out of 5
12 Waitomo Caves Road, Waitomo Caves
Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park
Woodlyn Park
Woodlyn Park
3.5 out of 5
1177 Waitomo Valley Road, Waitomo Caves, Waikato
Woodlyn Park
Waitomo Big Bird Retreat
Waitomo Big Bird Retreat
Waitomo
Waitomo Big Bird Retreat
Waitomo Woodlyn Park Hobbit Guest House
Waitomo Woodlyn Park Hobbit Guest House
Waitomo
Waitomo Woodlyn Park Hobbit Guest House
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Waitomo
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Te Tiro Accommodation
Te Tiro Accommodation
2 out of 5
970 Te Anga Rd, Waitomo Caves, Waikato
Te Tiro Accommodation
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Effort Unit Waitanic Park Waitomo Woodlyn Park
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Effort Unit Waitanic Park Waitomo Woodlyn Park
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