Otorohanga & Waitomo Activities & Attractions
Base yourself at the most affordable accommodation in the Otorohanga & Waitomo region & check out all the fabulous visitor attractions close by!
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Otorohanga Kiwi House & Native Bird Park Right next door! New Zealand's largest public collection of native birds and the only place where you're guaranteed to see a Kiwi bird. |
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Kiwiana displays, murals & sculptures 5 minutes away Check out the Ed Hillary Walkway of Kiwiana displays in the main street next to the ANZ Bank. There are also Kiwiana-themed public toilets, Kiwiana murals & corrugated-iron Kiwi sculptures at the town's entrances. |
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Harvest Rock Indoor Climbing Wall 5 minutes away - 5 Tuhoro Street, Otorohanga (just off the main street) Test your nerve and agility on a course of 13 ropes & up to 30 different climbing routes - 10 metres high with a 3 metre overhang. Indoor rock climbing is a great family fun thing to do. Harvest Rock has facilities in Otorohanga & is suitable for all ages. For bookings & more information phone Harvest Rock on 07 873 8893. |
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Spellbound Glowworm & Cave Tours 15 minutes away Personalised tours through 2 fabulous caves (the Spellbound Glowworm Cave & the Cave of the Spirit) & Waitomo's largest, brightest & most breathtaking glowworm display. |
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Waitomo Adventures 15 minutes away An exciting range of 5 caving adventure options - cave abseiling into the world famous "Lost World" cave, black water rafting and/or visits to the spectacular "St Benedict's Cavern". |
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Waitomo Glowworm Caves 15 minutes away The Waitomo Glowworm Cave has been a visitor attraction for over 100 years. The company also operates the Ruakuri & Aranui caves, plus the Legendary Black Water Rafting Co. |
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Altura Horse Treks, Gardens & Wildlife Park > click here to view & book online 15 minutes away Take a horse trek over the stunning Waitomo countryside or visit the picturesque wildlife park with 85 different sorts of friendly birds and animals. Wonderful family attraction. |
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Woodlyn Park's Pioneer Show > click here to view & book online 15 minutes away Daily at 1:30pm. Fun-filled family entertainment - an amazing demonstration of New Zealand's pioneering days with lots of animals as co-stars! |
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Ruakuri Scenic Reserve Walk 20 minutes away One of the best short walks in New Zealand, a few minutes drive west of Waitomo Caves Village. |
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Mangapohue Natural Bridge 30 minutes away A fabulous FREE attraction on State Highway 37, about 15 minutes drive west of Waitomo Caves Village. A 17-metre high limestone "bridge" spans the Mangapohue Stream & is all that remains of an ancient cave system. |
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Marokopa Falls 35 minutes away Take the 20 minute return walk to see one of the most beautiful & spectacular waterfalls in New Zealand. The 36-metre falls are located off State Highway 37, about 20 minutes drive west of Waitomo Caves Village. |
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West Coast Beaches 45-60 minutes away Fill your vehicle with petrol in Otorohanga & take a day's drive through beautiful farmland, native forests & stunning landscapes to unspoilt West Coast beaches. Click here to plan your Waitomo & West Coast escape. |
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