Stream Which Flows into the Hole in the Ground

On Saturday morning Anisha and I took a drive to the Waitomo Caves for the Glow worm tour. Anisha had mentioned that she wanted to see the caves for some time now, so I booked the tour online. By booking online we saved 10% on the entry price and didn't have to worry about lining up for tickets when we arrived.

The tour takes you though the caves and then onto boats which takes you further through the caves. The tour guides insist on complete silence while on the jetty waiting for the boats, and on the boats themselves.

They do not permit photography or filming inside the caves so unfortunately I wasn't able to take any photos of the inside of the caves. Glowworms are very sensitive to light you know! They are quite happy to sell you a $30 photo, postcard, and DVD set as a souvenir after the tour ends.

After visiting the caves we went to Hamilton and stayed overnight with the grandparents. The next morning we did a quick stroll along the riverside walk. Nanna and Granddad took us out to lunch. My new car had excellent fuel economy on this trip. Nick had a tune-up done on the car before I got it.


Video: Waitomo Caves (Glowworm Tour)

Additional Information: Undulating green fields, tumbling waterfalls, spectacular rural vistas and, of course, its world-renowned limestone formations and cave system make Waitomo a destination like no other. - waitomo.com