Waitomo's most concentrated action includes abseils (often in waterfalls), rock climbs, unique limestone formations and get up close to glowworms while exploring this fantastic cave system.
We were very lucky to have ended up being the only people on our tour with Luke and it turned out to be one of the big highlights of our time in New Zealand. His experience and knowledge of caving made us feel totally safe and allowed us to enjoy the experience with no worries. He taught us loads about the cave habitat, showed us the glow worms up close, took the time to get photos and made sure we had the best experience possible. We loved the freedom we got to move along the cave while the other person was following. This was a truly unique experience, thanks Luke for making it so memorable!
Great Team, very cool cave and perfect adventure. You get also information about the cave, glowworms, and stones. They also show you the important stuff for climbing. I would defenetly recommend it!
Thanks very much Paul ! We love this Haggas Honking Holes Cave - and are so glad that you could come and enjoy it with us - well done ! :)
It is in the top 10 adventures I have done throughout my travels. The professionalism of the tour group was impressive and our guide Joel was very informative about the Glowworms, caving and the area. Just do it, you will love it! Thanks Judy
Thanks so much Judy ! Yes indeed - we reckon the Haggas Honking Holes is the most concentrated action packed caving trip you can do in New Zealand. So well done for taking it on :)
Awesome guides, great experience, thank you so much!
Thanks very much Petra! Feel free to "drop In" again anytime :)
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Haonan from China wrote on 05 November 2018
Waitomo Adventures - Haggas Honking Holes!
It was an amazing journey with Chris and Brad. The tour includes 4hours traveling and complimentary drinks underground. We set off at 1500 and firstly two abseiling downfalls. Then jumped down to the complete darkness of the cave. We saw a lot of glow worms shining down there and many geological structures, echo-rock, stalactite and stalagmite. Chris introduces a lot about the formation of such structures and guided us to see many fossils. We also did rock climbing way back to the ground. Nice one ! 和Chris和Brad的精彩旅程,一共4个小时。我们下午三点出发,先是两个20m的滑降到洞底,这个环节涉及到瀑布,小心会被打湿(穿的是冲浪的保暖服,不会特别冷)。到了洞底,沿着暗路,探索整个涵洞,有钟乳石,石笋,化石,回声石。当然,最重要的是萤火虫。这些萤火虫,其实是蜉蝣的幼虫,他们生长在洞里,制作粘性垂丝,身体发出光亮,吸引猎物。成虫为蜉蝣,无嘴无肛,不进食,短暂生命,尽欲后产卵,死去。哈哈哈 科普的太多了。 重回地面的路上,我们一起攀岩回到地面。 ⚠️项目持续时间较长,请在换衣服的时候自行解决厕所问题。 防水服和胶鞋,他们提供,请挑选合适的尺码;自备长棉袜和泳裤。回来后一定要先洗澡,记得带沐浴露和换的干衣服。