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Points of Interest
- Glow-worm Caves
- Paihia and Surrounds
Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.
Head underground and gaze upon the glow worms lighting up Kawiti Caves. Established in the 1950s by Te Tawai Kawiti, the great grandson of the famous Maori Chief, Kawiti who was instrumental in the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. His descendants have followed in his footsteps guiding thousands of visitors through the subterranean networks of stalagmites, stalactites and into caverns with names like the Milky Way, a cavern filled with glow worms that feel so close you could touch them. Along the way, your guide will explain the glow worm's life cycle and the intricate webs they create to catch their prey. You'll even get close enough to see the actual body of the glow worm and its tail light, before you make the return walk.
Special Notes:
This tour involves considerable walking, wear comfortable shoes. Guests at the Kawiti Glow Worm Caves must be able to negotiate 150 steps through narrow walkways and caverns. Not recommended for guests with claustrophobia or limited mobility. Photography and video is not permitted in the glow worm grottoes.Details
Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.