A 2-km walk leads you to Waipu Caves. Once in the limestone caves you’ll find stalagtites, stalagmites and glow worms near the entrance.
Ruakuri Reserve encompasses 114 ha of native bush and limestone formations. The reserve is only 2 km from the Waitomo glowworm cave.
The 2 hour return walk to Onepoto Caves branches off to various caves in the area. The track then descends into a small valley where you’ll find the largest number of caves on the walk.
Mangaone Caves Scenic Reserve is 40 km from Wairoa. The track to the limestone caves is only 20 minutes each way and follows a poled route over farmland.
Rawhiti Cave has possibly the most diverse and extensive entrance - and twilight-zone flora of any cave in New Zealand.
A network of tracks, fishing, kayaking and caving are some of the park's attractions.
Oparara Basin is one of the finest features of the Kahurangi National Park. The 35 million-year-old complex of limestone caves, arches and channels is popular with walkers, cavers and nature lovers.
Find out about walking, canoeing, rockclimbing and caving opportunities in the park. The popular Pancake Rocks and Blowholes walk is suitable for families.
As well as the walk through the cave itself, there are two tracks through the reserve. Other activities include picnicking, photography and summer swims in Broken River.
Explore the limestone caves and view the stalactites and glow worms within this rare Southland cave system.
There are many points of natural and historic interest along the route and varied opportunities for recreation - camping, tramping, mountain biking, trout fishing, hunting, boating, and even caving.
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