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Excursions
This is a selection of the exciting range of excursions on offer in and around Hamilton & Waitomo. There are many others, which can be booked up locally but space simply doesn’t allow us to list them all here. However, please ask us for advice. |
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| Hobbiton, Matamata |
| Duration: |
2 hours |
| Departures: |
12.30 daily |
| Prices from: |
£19
(01 Oct 06 - 31 Mar 07)
£19 (01 Apr 07 - 31 Mar 08)
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| Depart the Matamata Info Centre and travel to the farm where the Shire scenes from The Lord of the Rings trilogy were filmed. The Hobbiton village set tours will guide you through the private farmland in Matamata. Most of the farmland has been returned to its natural state, but Hobbit holes & other structures are still present. Your guide will explain how the set was created & other secrets of the film. Return to Matamata. No hotel pick up/drop off included. |
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| Waitomo
Glow Worm Caves |
| Duration: |
45 minutes |
| Departures: |
daily between 09.00-17.00 |
| Prices from: |
£13
(01 Oct 06 - 31 Mar 07)
£13 (01 Apr 07 - 30 Sep 07)
£13 (01 Oct 07 - 31 Mar 08)
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| Inside the ancient limestone caves live tiny insects whose iridescent light has amazed visitors of the Glow Worm Grotto for over 100 years. Guided walks lead visitors through the amazing Cathedral, a high ceiling cave with acoustics to rival the most modern arena, to a small boat. From here the boat is towed across the water to where hundreds of tiny lights flicker on the cave roof above. No hotel pick up/drop off included. |
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| TumuTumu Toobing Blackwater Rafting, Waitomo |
| Duration: |
4 hours |
| Departures: |
10.00 & 15.30 (Summer); 14.30 (Winter) |
| Prices from: |
£31
(01 Oct 06 - 31 Mar 07)
£31 (01 Apr 07 - 31 Mar 08) |
| An underground adventure - walking, wading, swimming & tubing underground. Also see the fantastic glow worms. All equipment including footwear is supplied and there is a high guide to client ratio. Only swimsuit & towel are required. Minimum age 12 years (minimum weight 40 kg). No hotel pick up/drop off included. |
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| Lost World Abseiling Trip, Waitomo |
| Duration: |
4 hours |
| Departures: |
07.00; 10.00 & 15.00
daily |
| Prices from: |
£73
(01 Oct 06 - 31 Mar 07)
£73 (01 Apr 07 - 31 Mar 08) |
| Abseil 100m into this unique & spectacular chasm alongside an instructor, who although on a separate rope, is tethered across to you as a safety backup. Followed by a dry caving trip back to surface including a 30m steel ladder climb. See the fantastic glow worms. Minimum age 10 years. Minimum weight 40kg. Loose casual clothing recommended. No hotel pick up/drop off included. |
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| Ruakuri Cave |
| Duration: |
2 hours |
| Departures: |
09.00; 11.00; 13.00 & 15.00 daily |
| Prices from: |
On request (01 Oct 05 - 31 Mar 06)
£13 (01 Oct 06 - 31 Mar 07)
£13 (01 Apr 07 - 31 Mar 08) |
| Ruakuri Cave is spectacular due to its sheer size and natural features, not to mention it's fascinating history. Enter the realms of an underground universe and see underground streams, fossilised scallop shells and historical Maori sites. Narrow winding corridors, hidden waterfalls and amazing cave decorations wait to be discovered. Laced with myth and legend, Ruakuri - 'den of dogs' - was first discovered by Maori some 400-500 years ago. It takes its name from the pack of wild dogs that used to inhabit the cave entrance way; 'Rua' meaning 'den' and 'kuri' meaning 'dogs'. Good walking shoes are advised and a warm jacket. No hotel pick up/drop off included. |
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