I was really surprised at how good the Waitomo Caves and tour was. We did the 9:30 tour which turned out to be great because the 9:00 tour had a bus load of tourists on it. Our guide was excellent and our group of 12 was very manageable and even though there were 5 children they were all really well behaved and quiet in the boat ride section of the glow worm caves. The guide kept them interested and was great with them. Very well managed, great caves (and I have seen Jenolan Caves in NSW) and the glow worms were exceptional. We got a close up viewing of the glow worm threads then a view from the boat for the full effect, in total silence. Great experience.
Entry and exit to the caves. No photos inside unfortunately. The glowworms are shy.
Drove to Auckland, dropped off the campervans and were driven to the Jet Park Airport hotel. Great choice as my second choice turned out to be on the corner of two busy roads.
Dinner at the Te Maroro (award winning) Restaurant at the hotel and yatzee to finish the night.
