Point of interest
Waipu Caves
56 locals recommend
Tips from locals
Narissa
January 24, 2022
Make sure you have charged your phone or have a head lamp and are prepared to get your feet wet. There is a little climbing involved but nothing too stressful. 100m in to see some glow worms in their natural habitat.
Tammy
October 13, 2019
Take yourself to a completely bliss-filled destination. Within metres of an easy walk from the entrance of the cave you will find yourself in a stone amphitheatre lit by millions of glow worms.
Judith & Robyn
April 17, 2022
These caves are the best around. South of Whangarei on Caves Road, Mangapai. Lots of Glowworms. Take torch and be prepared to get your feet wet and dirty.
Mike
December 8, 2019
As one of Northland's most visited sight, Waipu caves is also a stone throw away from one of the most visited beaches as well as Waipu village where the world-renowned Highland games are played at the end of every year.
Renate
October 29, 2019
Free access and great walkway for the adventurous. Includes glow worms. Take a light and prepare with good shoes which can get wet when you like to go further than the first 10 meters or so. There is also a guided tour available on AirBnB.
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Location
Waipu Caves Road
Waipu, Northland