Rawhiti Cave Tours

Watch day turn to night as you descend into the dark depths of Rawhiti Cave. Armed with a reliable flashlight and a taste for adventure, there's no telling what you might discover down there.

This natural underground attraction is located in Motupipi. Once you've done all you can at Rawhiti Cave, check out nearby Te Waikoropupu Springs, Pohara Beach, and Wainui Falls.

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Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

4 out of 5
Tahunanui
Price was $2,424, price is now $2,309 per person
$2,309
per person
Nov 15 - Nov 16
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Denver (DEN) to Nelson (NSN)
8.4/10 Very Good! (232 reviews)
The staff were very helpful. The accommodation was very clean and had everything we needed. Our kids had heaps of fun on the bikes. We will definitely be back.

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2025

Saxton Lodge

Saxton Lodge

5 out of 5
Stoke
Price was $2,444, price is now $2,329 per person
$2,329
per person
Nov 15 - Nov 16
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Denver (DEN) to Nelson (NSN)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (427 reviews)
The manager was so accomodating and yhe standard if cleanlimess was exceptional. For such a large place, the personal touch they managed was exceptional. Camnot reccomend highly enough.

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2025

Parkside Motel

Parkside Motel

3.5 out of 5
Price was $2,433, price is now $2,320 per person
$2,320
per person
Nov 15 - Nov 16
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Denver (DEN) to Nelson (NSN)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (121 reviews)
Great friendly staff, fantastic spacious room, outdoor area great for the kids.

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2025

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Rough trail to the cave, but worth the workout.

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Such a peaceful place. Especially lucky when you get there in the morning, the sun just coming out from behind the clouds and no one around!

Te Waikoropupu Springs

Explore the great outdoors at Te Waikoropupu Springs, a lovely green space in Takaka. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Te Waikoropupu Springs
We took a tour through the Ngarua Caves which had Moa bones in them

Ngarua Caves

Explore the great outdoors at Ngarua Caves, a lovely green space in Takaka Hill. Amble within the gardens or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Ngarua Caves

Pohara Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Pohara Beach during your trip to Pohara? Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.

Pohara Beach

Ligar Bay Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Ligar Bay Beach during your trip to Ligar Bay? Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.

Ligar Bay Beach

Riuwaka Resurgence

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Riuwaka Resurgence during your travels in Riwaka. Amble within the gardens or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Riuwaka Resurgence

Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park

Explore the great outdoors at Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park, a lovely green space in Kaiteriteri. Amble within the gardens or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park

Best Lodging Options Near Rawhiti Cave

Mohua Motels

Mohua Motels

3 out of 5
22 Willow St, Takaka
Mohua Motels
The Sandcastle

The Sandcastle

4 out of 5
32 Haile Lane, Pohara
The Sandcastle
Pohara Beach Top 10 Holiday

Pohara Beach Top 10 Holiday

3 out of 5
809 Abel Tasman Drive, Pohara
Pohara Beach Top 10 Holiday
The Rocks Chalets

The Rocks Chalets

3.5 out of 5
2090 Takaka Valley Highway, Golden Bay, Takaka, Tasman
The Rocks Chalets
Ratanui Lodge

Ratanui Lodge

4.5 out of 5
818 Abel Tasman Dr, Pohara
Ratanui Lodge
BEACH FRONT - Sunflower Beach House Pohara

BEACH FRONT - Sunflower Beach House Pohara

Pohara
BEACH FRONT - Sunflower Beach House Pohara
Woody Mamaku Retreat . Eco stay close to sea and nature.

Woody Mamaku Retreat . Eco stay close to sea and nature.

Tata Beach
Woody Mamaku Retreat . Eco stay close to sea and nature.
Bay Dreams at Pohara Beach, surrounded by stunning nature and national parks

Bay Dreams at Pohara Beach, surrounded by stunning nature and national parks

Pohara, Tasman
Bay Dreams at Pohara Beach, surrounded by stunning nature and national parks
Family holiday fun and relaxation at Pohara

Family holiday fun and relaxation at Pohara

Tasman
Family holiday fun and relaxation at Pohara
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