Activities
Kiwi: Caving: Glowworms: Bush Walks: Water Falls: Ziplining: Golfing: Shopping: Kiwiana: Adventure:
OTOROHANGA | WAITOMO | TE AWAMUTU | KING COUNTRY | WAIKATO
Walking distance from your Otorohanga Accommodation
Kiwi House Native Bird Park
Engaging, educational & fun. New Zealand’s most personal Wildlife experience. See Kiwi, New Zealand's native bird.
Sir Edmund Hillary Walkway
In the centre of Otorohanga, the Sir Edmund Hillary Walkway is a must see.
Embrace and celebrate popular Kiwi culture (Kiwiana) – Otorohanga is known as the Kiwiana Town of New Zealand.
Jim Barker Memorial Playground
Named after transport industry legend and proud Otorohanga local – Jim Barker.
Walking distance from your accommodation through the neighbouring Lake Huiputea. The design caters for all ages and abilities.
Shopping in Otorohanga
Enjoy a variety of shops in Otorohanga.
Visit the Knickknack shop, the world famous iconic Haddads Menswear store, or try your luck at the Lotto shop. These and many more can be found in Otorohanga.
Cafes, Restaurants & Takeaways
The variety of food options in Otorohanga will please any palette.
Otorohanga Kiwiana Leisure Park
18 hole mini golf and batting cage.
Waitomo E Bikes
Unleash your sense of adventure and immerse yourself in the untouched wonder of the King Country.
Waitomo
Only 20 minutes Southwest of Otorohanga, you will find the Village of Waitomo. Home of Caves, Glowworms, Bush walks & Waterfalls.
Down to Earth Eco Cave Tours
Explore a World of Glow Worms with a Private Cave Tour on a Family Farm. Don’t forget your camera.
Are you ready to be Spellbound?
New Zealand’s brightest glowworm cave experience.
Family owned business with 35 years’ experience to give you the adventure of a life time. Don’t forget your camera.
Waitomo Glowworm Cave
Discover your moment of magic.
Take a boat ride through the glowworm grotto, marvel at thousands of magical glowworms and become part of over 130yrs of cultural and natural history.
Ruakuri Cave
Journey down the spectacular manmade spiral entrance, marvel at the softly folding shawl-like limestone formations, see glowworms while listening to the distant thunder of subterranean waterfalls.
Piripiri Cave
A small dry cave, approximately 30 minutes from Waitomo Village.
Take plenty of torches and watch out for cave weta.
FREE, no bookings required.
Ruakuri Bushwalk
A 45 minute spectacular loop walk through native forest. See Glowworms at night.
Be sure to take a torch. 4km from Waitomo Village on Tumutumu Road.
Marokopa Falls
Only a 10 minute walk to view this spectacular 40 metre waterfall. Only 30 minutes from Waitomo Village.
Adventure
You can’t go past Waitomo Village to experience some amazing adventure.
Waitomo Adventures
Experience the Lost World, Explore the Magic of Blackwater Rafting, Zipline beneath a sky of glowworms, or search for a “Troll in a Cave” – The options are immense.
Zipline through the Waitomo Bush
New Zealand’s most action packed guided zipline adventure.
Contact info@wiatomocavesziplines.co.nz directly for a school group discount. Minimum age is 7yrs.
Museums in Otorohanga and Waitomo Caves Village
Both museums are worth the visit.
Two very different museums with lots to learn and experience.
Time to relax
Experience floatation therapy, as well as luxury massage, face and body treatments.
All located at Waitomo Adventures Day Spa.
Golfing Enthusiasts
Waitomo Golf Course is a challenging 18-hole championship golf course.
Located just 10 minutes from Otorohanga Kiwi Holiday Park.
Great activities to see and do
Within an hour from Otorohanga Kiwi Holiday Park
Hobbiton Movie Set
Step into the enchanting village of Hobbiton Movie Set.
Journey through the unequivocal beauty of the farmland, as you are escorted around the Movie Set, showing the intricate detailing, pointing out the most famous locations and explaining how the movie magic was made.
Hairy Feet Scenic Film Location Tour
Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari
Flora and fauna which makes NZ unique.
Opportunities for all ages to grasp a deep understanding of conservation in New Zealand.
Grassroots Trust Velodrome
World class facility. From beginners to New Zealand’s medal winning track cyclists.
Karapiro Rowing Incorporated
Internationally renowned course and regatta facilities at Lake Karapiro.
Zealong Tea
Embark on a captivating Zealong Tea Tour that combines sensory experiences, education, and cultural immersion.
Hamilton Gardens
Telling the story of gardens. Rather than focusing on plant collections, Hamilton Gardens' emphasis is on different types of garden design.
CAMJET Jet Boat Tours
Experience the Mighty Waikato River with Jet Boat New Zealand, CAMJET Cambridge. Tours depart from Riverside Park, Dominion Ave, Cambridge.
Kawhia Beach
Enjoy a day at the beach. Dig your hot pool at low tide at Ocean Beach. Wonder along the Black Sands at Aotea Beach or try your luck fishing of the Kawhia Wharf.
Fishing Charters in Kawhia
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