Ruakuri Cave Experience from Rotorua

Visit Ruakuri Cave or "den of dogs", New Zealand's longest guided underground walking tour and a Waitomo sightseeing experience that must be seen to be believed on this full day tour from Rotorua.

Enjoy your 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 Rotorua by coach.

Tour Highlights Include:

• Lake Karapiro
• 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
• Fitzgerald Glade - a section of the highway where native bush grows right up to the roadside and the trees form a canopy over head.

Schedule details

Departure Point:

Tour departs from centrally located Rotorua hotels
OR
Tourism Rotorua Office

Departure Time:

• 8:50am

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.

Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Return Details:

Returns to original point of departure at approximately 4:30pm

Pricing information

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Additional information

Inclusions:

• Hotel pickup and drop off
• Local guide
• Lunch
• Entrance to Ruakuri Caves
• Live commentary on board
• GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Exclusions:

• Gratuities (optional)

Additional Information:

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Local Operator Information:

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