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Ruakuri Bushwalk
A spectacular 40 min walk through native bush & limestone country.
Walk at night beside the river to see the glowworms along the banks.
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Opapaka Pa
The walk to Opapaka Pa has currently been closed by the Department of Conservation due to land slips.
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A walking track in a Scenic Reserve near Waitomo Caves Village takes you through native forest and up to an eighteenth century Maori pa site. There are great views from the top.
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Waitomo Lookout
Take a ten minute walk uphill through native bush and limestone outcrops to the Waitomo Lookout, with views over Waitomo Caves Village.
This hill is the top of the Waitomo Zipline Park.
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Mangapohue Natural Bridge
Take a short walk from the carpark to view this majestic limestone arch.
The Mangapohue Natural Bridge, Marokopa Falls & Piripiri Cave are all approximately 30 minutes drive from Waitomo Caves Village, along a winding and narrow rural road.
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Marokopa Falls
Take a ten minute walk to view this stunning 40 metre waterfall.
Marokopa Falls is approximately 30 minutes drive from Waitomo Caves Village.
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Piripiri Cave
Piripiri Cave is a small, dry cave in a Scenic Reserve near the Marokopa Falls and approximately 30 minutes drive from Waitomo Caves Village.
A stairway takes you down to explore the cave. Take your own torch and watch for cave weta.