Waitomo has a ‘community’ of around 300 caves. The systems, including Ruakuri Cave and Aranui Cave, are formed of limestone. It is believed that the caves were carved about 30 million years ago. Besides the incredible sights of geological formations, stalactites and stalagmites you can also find glow worms, go black water rafting or take part in an adventure caving trip.
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