Waipu Caves

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Introduction

From the caves, a 2-km walk leads you through a picturesque karst limestone landscape across farmland and regenerating bush to a point where you can take in the magnificent views. Within the entrance to the caves themselves, you will find stalactites, stalagmites and glow worms.

2 km one way

Walking and tramping

1 hr 30 min return Easy: Walking track

Dog access

Dogs with a DOC permit for recreational hunting or management purposes only. Other pets on conservation land rules.

Stop kauri disease and protect kauri

  • Scrub all soil off shoes and gear.
  • Use cleaning stations.
  • Always stay on the track.

How you can help save kauri

Contacts

DOC Customer Service Centre
Phone 0800 275 362
Email whangarei@doc.govt.nz
Address DOC offices
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