Waitomo

Waitomo is a locality in the North Island (New Zealand)|North Island of New Zealand whose main feature is its limestone caves and their glowworm inhabitants, a major tourist attraction.

Travel as a Muslim to Waitomo

Waitomo Caves is located between Otorohanga and Te Kuiti]. It is 15 minutes drive (18 kilometers) north of Te Kuiti, 1 hour (75 km) south of Hamilton (New Zealand)|Hamilton, 2.5 hours south of Auckland and 2 hours west of both Rotorua and Taupo.

Travelling south from Otorohanga and Hamilton on State Highway 3, turn right onto State Highway 37 at the Hangatiki roundabout. Waitomo Caves is located 7 km up SH 37.

GreatSights operates premium sightseeing tours daily from either Auckland or Rotorua and Grayline does a deluxe version of this tour - Grayline Tours

Waitomo offers many different activities for all ages and fitness. There are around 16 different glowworm cave tours you can do from the following caving companies - Kiwi Cave Rafting, The Legendary Black Water Rafting Company, Waitomo Adventures (Waitomo Adventure Center), Spellbound, Cave World and Waitomo Glowworm Caves. The local I-site is a great place to go to get information about the different tours available.

Waitomo is a great place to cycle. This aspect is currently being developed more to meet the increasing popularity of the activity. There are animal petting farms for the children, an abundance of free bush walks with interesting rock formations and caves to explore as well as gardens. Scenic flights and golf. The museum of caves is a must-see in Waitomo. There are lots of quirky places around Waitomo to stay with lovely kiwi hosts to top off your Waitomo experience. And Waitomo has many great places to eat ranging from cabinet food to fish n chips or pub food, to fine dining and a buffet restaurant.

The local residents are friendly and accommodating so don't be afraid to stop for a yarn.

Overall there's more to Waitomo than just a glowworm cave, so come and explore this great destination for yourself!

How to get around in Waitomo

There is a shuttle service that can transfer you from Otorohanga and from Waitomo Caves Village you can be picked up for cave tours. The Great Sights bus does transfers to Rotorua daily. Tickets can be purchased at the Information Centre (I-site) There is lots of accommodation within walking distance of the Village too as well as a few bush walks. Self drives are able to enjoy more activities further afield from the Village.

What to see in Waitomo

'Gothic Church' in Waitomo Cave - The Gothic Church in the Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Tickets can be purchased individually, or in packages (January 2022):

• Waitomo Glowworm Cave and Ruakuri Cave: adult $94, child $35, family $204
• Waitomo Glowworm Cave and Aranui Cave: adult $79, child $35, family $169
• All three caves: adult $100, child $46, family $221
• Waitomo Glowworm Caves - GPS: -38.26083, 175.10368 Adult $53, child $24, family ticket $131 - The Waitomo Glowworm Caves are one of New Zealand's top tourist attractions. They are just outside the Waitomo Village. It is home to the famous Waitomo glowworms, Arachnocampa luminosa, tiny creatures that radiate their luminescent light. Formed over 30 million years ago and the caves have majestic and ornate cave decorations, deep limestone shaft known as the Tomo and the equally magnificent Gothic Church cavern. The Gothic Church is known for its superb acoustics, which are due to the enclosed shape and rough surface. Many famous singers, including New Zealand's own opera diva Kiri Te Kanawa, and choirs have performed here and have been delighted with the purity of the sound. The Tomo is one of the wonders of Waitomo, a 16-metre vertical limestone shaft which marks the course of an ancient waterfall which today only flows during heavy rains. The dramatic vertical drop is carefully lighted to show the scalloped walls and the layers of limestone. The Tomo was the last feature of the cave to be formed and links the upper level to the Waitomo River below. A 45-min tour.
• Ruakuri Cave - GPS: -38.26380, 175.12569 Adult $76, child $30, family ticket $186 - Ruakuri, or 'den of dogs' as it literally translates into the English language, was first discovered by local Maori between 400 and 500 years ago. It takes its name from the wild dogs that made their home in the cave entrance. The cave entrance was used by Maori as a burial ground (wahi tapu) and it is this sacred area that has now been protected with the construction of the spiral entrance a safe distance away. Ruakuri cave is in the Ruakuri Scenic Reserve. A two-hour tour.
• Aranui Cave - GPS: -38.2652, 175.0799 in the Ruakuri Scenic Reserve, 5 minutes drive from the Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Adult $53, child $24, family ticket $131 - Named after Ruruku Aranui and the local Maori man who first discovered this previously hidden gem back in 1910, Aranui has a natural cave entrance and is the smallest and most delicate of Waitomo's three main caves. As a dry cave without a river running through it, it houses very little life past its entrance. However, just inside the entrance is a colony of native New Zealand cave wetas and further into the cave is the most beautiful collection of stalactites, stalagmites, flowstones and decorative formations. It is one of the most richly decorated caves in Waitomo. There is very little of the ceiling in this cave that has not been decorated by the dripping water. A 45-min tour.

• Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre - centre of Waitomo Caves Village 0800474839 - Visit to find out about all the cave tour options.

What to do in Waitomo

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• Black Water Rafting Starts at Black Water Rafting Co. - Cave tubing or black water rafting offers an adventurous journey that falls outside the comfort zone to thrill. It involves the use of an inflated rubber inner tube as a flotation device to take you down river. There are two black water rafting tours available: Black Labyrinth & Black Abyss. Black Labyrinth is a 3 hour cave tubing excursion through Ruakuri Caves glow worm lit underworld universe. Black Abyss, on the other hand, takes a slightly more vigorous version to the same caves by mixing abseiling, climbing and cave tubing.

• The Lost World. Abseil 100 metres through the collapsed roof of a cave to the floor below then walk through the caves, seeing glow-worms on the way. Either climb out if you are on the 4 hour trip or continue on through the stream and further caverns on the 7 1/2 hour trip.

Halal Restaurants in Waitomo

• HUHU cafe - 10 Waitomo Caves Road GPS: -38.260375, 175.110424 ☎ +64 7-878 6674 | Opening Hours: Daily noon-late Lunch sets $30, dinner sets $40-$65

• Roselands Restaurant Waitomo Caves - Roselands - 579 Fullerton Road GPS: -38.2840333, 175.0974251 turn left onto Fullerton Road just before Waitomo Caves Village, drive 3 kilometers and turn right at the big Roselands sign under the tree ☎ +64 7 878-7611 | Opening Hours: Daily 9AM Monday - late Beef casserole with Rice and potatoes $15, barbecue and buffet $36 A large facility with a barbecue and buffet restaurant, gift shop, gardens, function venue, and campervan parking on 20 acres of rural property with native woodlands. Meat portions cooked on the barbecue how you like it with a buffet of fresh home-made salads, Sauces, bread and Rice. A dessert buffet of traditional New Zealand cookies and carrot cake are available afterwards with tea and Coffee. Small groups and large parties welcome. Get back to nature and enjoy exploring the bush paths and award-winning gardens. Plenty of bird watching opportunities or get up-close and pet the friendly farm animals. Free Wi-Fi.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Waitomo

Waitomo - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Waitomo, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Waitomo. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Waitomo and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Waitomo. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

The Travel Guide encompasses a wide range of features that will undoubtedly enhance the travel experience for Muslim visitors to Waitomo. Key components include:

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Local Attractions: An engaging compilation of Muslim-friendly attractions, cultural sites such as Museums, and points of interest in Waitomo, enabling travelers to explore the city's rich heritage while adhering to their values.

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Speaking about the launch, Irwan Shah, Chief Technology Officer of eHalal Travel Group in Waitomo, stated, "We are thrilled to introduce our Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide in Waitomo, a Muslim friendly destination known for its cultural richness and historical significance. Our goal is to empower Muslim travelers with accurate information and resources, enabling them to experience the wonders of Waitomo without any concerns about their faith-based requirements. This initiative reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive and memorable travel experiences for all our clients."

The eHalal Travel Group's Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Waitomo is now accessible on this page. The guide will be regularly updated to ensure that Muslim travelers have access to the latest information, thus reinforcing its status as a reliable companion for Muslim travelers exploring Waitomo.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Waitomo

• Kiwi Paka Backpackers - @

Hotel Access Road GPS: -38.26250, 175.10808 ☎ +64 7 878 3395 - Qualmark rated 5 star quality accommodation in the heart of Waitomo Caves.

• Roselands Restaurant Waitomo Caves - 579 Fullerton Road GPS: -38.260375, 175.110424 Turn left onto Fullerton Road just before Waitomo Caves Village. After 3km turn right at the big Roselands sign under the trees. ☎ +6478787611 Checkin - 12:30PM / Check-out: 10AM $100 per couple, $15 per extra person - Suitable to sleep one couple and two singles. This tidy little unit is fully self-contained with a toilet, shower, and kitchenette. Situated on an elevated site between the restaurant and homestead and the unit is safe and secure with ample parking for large campers, perfect for extended family holidays. Only one chalet available, so book well in advance.
• Waitomo Caves Hotel - School Access Road GPS: -38.2610184, 175.1064647 ☎ +64 7-878 8204

| tollfree= Double $145, queen $155, triple $165 - School Road, Waitomo Caves Village. Imposing turn-of-the-century grandeur.

• Waitomo TOP10 Holiday Park - 12 Waitomo Village Road GPS: -38.2600106, 175.1102116 ☎ +64 508 498 666 -

Otorohanga

Otorohanga is roughly 40 km (25 miles) northeast of Waitomo, thirty minutes by car.

• Kamahi Cottage - 229 Barber Road, Otorohanga GPS: -38.2498507, 175.3194873 ☎ +64 7 873-0849 - $315 single, $355 double, $45-60/person extra for two-course or three-course gourmet dinner Self-contained cottage accommodates up to four, kitchenette, full breakfast. Bed & breakfast on a farm with panoramic views. SMS: +64 21 055-1818.
• Woodlyn Park - 1177 Waitomo Valley Road, Otorohanga GPS: -38.2531545, 175.1191417 ☎ +64 7 878-6666 +64 7 878-8866 $285

Novelty architecture Hobbit motel in hillside, novelty hotel rooms in a decommissioned train, aeroplane and WWII patrol boat.

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• Te Kuiti]

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