Big Shearer Tours

Accessible to all, public artwork adds intrigue, charisma and inspiration to a destination. Why not take a few steps back and enjoy the creativity on show at Big Shearer?

Big Shearer is a worthwhile place to begin your discovery of Te Kuiti. This outdoor arts display comes recommended by fellow travelers, but it isn't the only spot to see here. Pencil in time for other attractions like Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Caveworld, and Opapake Pa to fully experience what's on offer in the area.

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Waitomo Glowworm Caves featuring signage

Waitomo Glowworm Caves

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
Feeding time in the eel enclosure was equal parts amazing and creepy! It looks like a totally empty pond until the food comes out...great entertainment for kids. www.cheskiesgaplife.com

Kiwi House Native Bird Park

Enjoy an outing to Kiwi House Native Bird Park during your stay in Otorohanga. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Kiwi House Native Bird Park
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

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

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

Marokopa Falls
Some beautiful NZ indigo during Lavender season! #springfun

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

Opapake Pa

Find out about the history of Waitomo Caves when you take a trip to Opapake Pa. While in this quaint area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Opapake Pa

Best Lodging Options Near Big Shearer

Waitomo Lodge

Waitomo Lodge

2 out of 5
62 Te Kumi Rd, Te Kuiti, Waikato
Waitomo Lodge
Panorama Motor Inn Te Kuiti

Panorama Motor Inn Te Kuiti

3.5 out of 5
59 Awakino Road, Te Kuiti
Panorama Motor Inn Te Kuiti
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
Renovated Villa - 5 mins from Te Kuiti town. Pet Friendly!

Renovated Villa - 5 mins from Te Kuiti town. Pet Friendly!

Te Kūiti
Renovated Villa - 5 mins from Te Kuiti town. Pet Friendly!
Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge

Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge

3 out of 5
7 Waitomo Village Road, Waitomo Caves
Waitomo Caves Guest Lodge
Woodlyn Park

Woodlyn Park

3.5 out of 5
1177 Waitomo Valley Road, Waitomo Caves, Waikato
Woodlyn Park
Stunning Waitomo countrysides Te Kumi Tirohanga

Stunning Waitomo countrysides Te Kumi Tirohanga

Waitomo
Stunning Waitomo countrysides Te Kumi Tirohanga
Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park

Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park

4 out of 5
12 Waitomo Village Road, Waitomo
Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park
Waitomo Orchard Estate B&B

Waitomo Orchard Estate B&B

3 out of 5
38 Whitbourne Road, Waitomo, Otorohanga
Waitomo Orchard Estate B&B
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