Attractions
Waitomo and the King Country (from Otorohanga to Te Kuiti and Piopio, from Kawhia to Mokau) has attractions for all ages and enough to see and do for at least a week!
Ruakuri Cave
A Spiritual Journey "Haerenga Taha wairua" - enter the realms of an underworld universe and listen to the ancient drum beat of the earth. Narrow winding corridors, hidden waterfalls and amazing cave decorations wait to be discovered.
» more information Up to NZ$50 1+ Hours
Spellbound Glowworm & Cave Tours
Enjoy Waitomo's magical glow worm experience in a small group. Glide just beneath glowworm galaxies to the far reaches of the Spellbound Glowworm Cave on our unhurried and unrivalled raft ride. Then visit the Cave of the Spirit. Photography allowed.
» more information Up to NZ$75 3+ Hours
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Marvel at the amazing limestone formations created by Mother Nature. Glide silently through the starry wonderland of the Glowworm Grotto, your way lit by a myriad of tiny glowworm lights glittering, glimmering and reflecting off the water.
» more information Up to NZ$50 <1 Hour
Altura Horse Treks, Gardens & Wildlife Park
Awesome horse treks over some of NZ's most stunning countryside. Wildlife Park with a large variety of birds & animals, loads of interaction, plus pony rides for kids. Gardens - Large award winning country garden.
» more information Up to NZ$100 2+ Hours
Art Glass Gallery & Waitomo Limestone Soaps
A unique, boutique soap-making facility and factory shop with an art glass gallery situated in award winning country gardens. Here you can find N.Z's largest selection of soaps, as well as a large selection of art glass. Hear the story about limestone.
» more information Free N/A
Billy Black's Kiwi Culture Show
The Kiwi Culture Show - New Zealand's only History and Heritage Farm Show. 1 hour of outrageous fun - as the Lonely Planet said, "This is one helluva show".
» more information Up to NZ$50 1+ Hours
Otorohanga Kiwi House & Native Bird Park
The Kiwi House & Native Bird Park in Otorohanga is owned and operated by the Otorohanga Zoological Society Inc. a non-profit organisation dedicated to the conservation of New Zealand's native wildlife with education, displays and breeding programmes.
» more information Up to NZ$50 2+ Hours
Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre
"Te Whare Taonga o Nga Ana o Waitomo". Award winning specialist Museum, interactive learning & exhibition centre. "A Wonder!" - Sir David Attenborough "A Phenomenal job" - Dr David Bellamy
» more information Up to NZ$50 <1 Hour
The Shearing Shed
New Zealand's only Angora Rabbit shearing show. Cuddle white German Angora Rabbits, watch the free daily shearing show and see the products produced from their wonderful fibre. Shearing time: 12.45pm 7 days a week.
Free <1 Hour
Andrea Hanna - Woodworker
Daniel Ormsby - Painter/Carver/Artist
Debra Allen - Felting Artist
Department of Conservation - Maniapoto Area Office
Jo Gallagher - Artist
KauriZone - Workshop & Gallery
Kawhia Regional Museum Gallery
King Country Gardens
Lisa Ormsby - Artist
Otorohanga Information Centre I-SITE
Otorohanga Museum
Piopio Museum
Te Kuiti Information Centre I-SITE
Waitomo Information Centre I-SITE