Tours, sightseeing tours, activities & things to do | Viator.comThe Ruakuri Cave Experience (from Auckland)
Duration: 9.5 hours (approx.)
Location: Auckland, New Zealand
Product code: 3910GS10R
Laced with myth and legend, Ruakuri "den of dogs" was first discovered by Maori some 400-500 years ago. It takes it name from the pack of wild dogs that used to inhabit the cave entrance way, "Rua" meaning "den" and "kuri" meaning "dogs".
This Ruakuri Experience Tour travels south from Auckland, through the rich farmland of the Waikato and on to Waitomo. Enjoy a 1.5kilometer (0.9 mile) guided tour through the underground limestone passages, where you will see some amazing cave formations. The Ruakuri Cave is laced with myth and legend. Ruakuri "den of dogs" was first discovered by Maori some 400-500 years ago. For over 18 years it has been closed to the public and has recently opened again for guided walking tours. Formed from limestone over 30 million years ago, Ruakuri cave has around 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) of underground limestone passages and amazing cave formations. Following the tour enjoy lunch at the Long Black Cafe before return to Auckland by coach.
Highlights Include:- Rangiriri - historic Maori land wars battle site
- Ngaruawahia - home of the Maori Queen
- Waikato River - New Zealand's longest river
- Ruakuri - enjoy a spiritual journey on your guided tour through the narrow winding corridors, hidden waterfalls and amazing cave formations
- Lunch is included in Waitomo
The Ruakuri Cave Experience
Please advise your full hotel name and address at time of booking. Itinerary: Daily Schedule
- 8.00am - Depart Auckland, morning tea stop at Rangiriri (20 minutes)
- 11.15am - Arrive Ruakuri
- 11.30am - Depart for Ruakuri Guided Tour
- 1.15pm - Return to Black Water Rafting and enjoy lunch at the Long Black Cafe
- 1.45pm - Depart Ruakuri, afternoon tea stop in Huntly (20 minutes)
- 5.30pm - Arrive Auckland
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- Guided Tour
- Lunch
- Commentary given by the driver in English and pre-recorded commentaries in Japanese, Spanish and Mandarin
- Complimentary hotel pick-up and drop off service from inner city hotels.
- New Zealand's Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- Items of a personal nature
- This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of travel.
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- Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated.
- All tours are operated by luxury 5 star coaches, equipped with air conditioning, rest-room facilities, video monitors and reclining seats. For the comfort of all passengers, all tours have been designated as Non Smoking, with regular stops made for those who wish to smoke.
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