Nikau Cave

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Nikau Cave is one of New Zealand's most pure limestone caverns, with hundreds of glow-worms and stunning stalactite and stalagmite formations to delight tourists.


The Nikau Cave is a lighter adventure for people looking for something different, located around 20-30 minutes drive from the Holiday Park in Port Waikato and past the Lord of the Rings film set for 'Weathertop Hollow.' The limestone pillars, stalactites, and stalagmites of Nikau Cave. There are 90-minute guided tours offered, which are frequently muddy and damp. There is a visitor cafe on site, and numerous lodging alternatives are nearby.


A British analysis of in 2020 identified the cave as one of New Zealand's best secret tourist spots. The cave makes for a popular family trip as well as a unique tourist attraction.


Location: 1770 Waikaretu Valley Road, Waikaretu 2695, New Zealand

Opening times: 9:00 - 16:00

Prices: $25 - $55

Photo: NewZealand.com
Photo: NewZealand.com
Photo: NewZealand.com
Photo: NewZealand.com

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