Explore the best caving, cannoning and cavern tours, attractions, glow-worm adventures, black water rafting tours, abseiling, and glow-worm Kayaking Adventures! These caving activities are best done with friends and family. Experience Waitomo Caves and more right throughout New Zealand with See and Do NZ!
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Frequently Asked Questions about Caving Activities
1. What is the biggest cave in New Zealand?
The biggest cave in New Zealand is the Nettlebed Cave. Located in Nelson, it is 889 metres deep!
2. How many caves are there in NZ?
Around 550 caves have been mapped in New Zealand. 300 in the North island and 250 in the South island. Check out some of the best caving experiences here!
3. Whats the best cave to visit in New Zealand?
If youre wanting to see glow worms in the cave, then you can visit the Kawiti glow worm cave in the Bay of Islands, or the Ananui cave in Punakaki! The Punakaki cave also has a river inside that you can go rafting in! There is also a glow worm cave in Hamilton where you can also explore the hobbiton movie set used in The Lord of the Rings!
Caving activities to See and Do in New Zealand
There are many great places to go caving in New Zealand. There is a Glow Worm cave experience in the Bay of Islands and Punakaiki! There is also a Glow Worm cave tour in Hamilton, where you can also explore the Hobbiton movie set used in The Lord of the Rings!
If you're looking for something a little more thrilling, then check out this Underworld Rafting experience!
The best places for Caving in New Zealand
New Zealand has unique caves that harbour glow worms inside! There is a Glow Worm cave experience in the Bay of Islands and Punakaiki! There is also a Glow Worm cave tour in Hamilton, where you can also explore the Hobbiton movie set used in The Lord of the Rings!
