Does waitomo have snow?

Weather is somewhat cool this time of year in Waitomo Caves to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 74.6°F (23.7°C) and 69.1°F (20.6°C). On average, it rains or snows a fair amount: 3 to 6 times per month. These times of year are the busiest with tourists.

What climate region is the Waitomo caves in?

Climate Waitomo Caves Village (New Zealand) Waitomo Caves Village’s climate is classified as warm and temperate. Waitomo Caves Village has a significant amount of rainfall during the year.

What should I wear to Waitomo Caves?

On the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Ruakuri Cave and Aranui Cave tours, you will need comfortable shoes and a warm jacket. For the Black Labyrinth and Black Abyss tours, you will need swimwear and a towel, wetsuits will be provided.

What is special about Waitomo Caves?

There are around 300 known limestone caves underground in the Waitomo region, but the Waitomo Glowworm Caves are perhaps the most special of all. The names given to the different cavities and hollows are suggestive of their scale, splendour, and the awe-inspiring effect they have on visitors.

What does Waitomo mean in English?

Waitomo is a Maori word made up of two parts, ‘Wai’ which translates as water and ‘tomo’ which means entrance or hole. Waitomo can be translated as the ‘stream which flows into the hole in the ground’.

Are the Waitomo caves worth it?

72% of people said the Waitomo Caves are worth visiting. Note, as this is a backpackers group it’s likely the audience is more budget concerned so of course the comments section included the suggestion of visiting Waipu Caves and other free caves could be a nice alternative.

How much time do you need at Waitomo Caves?

If you are pressed for time, the Waitomo Glowworm Cave clocks in at 45 minutes and Aranui Cave takes one hour. Arrive at least 15 minutes before each tour and you’ve got a perfect half-day of cave exploration, plus time for coffee and cake at the Homestead before hitting the road.

How far underground are Waitomo Caves?

Waitomo Glowworm Cave, New Zealand Located on New Zealand’s North Island, visitors will venture 150 feet underground to witness hundreds of thousands of these shining insects lining the ceilings of the 30 million-year-old limestone caves.

Why is Waitomo caves famous?

Famous for their abundance of glow worms, extensive underground river system and stunning stalactite and stalagmites formations, a trip to the Waitomo caves is a trip to another world.

What time of year do glow worms glow?

The peak time for finding glowing glow-worms is summer evenings in June and July. The adult females live for just two to three weeks. They’re wingless, and use their glow to attract the winged males.

Do I need a tour for Waitomo Caves?

Tour times: Waitomo Glowworm Caves tours run every 30 minutes during opening hours and Aranui Cave tours run regularly throughout the day. Ruakuri Cave has fixed tour times so it’s essential to book ahead. Booking in advance is a must for those who are keen to join the Black Water Rafting crew.

Where is the best place to see glow worms?

Below are the top 10 glow worm caves, forests, and grottos you don’t want to miss.

Waitomo Glowworm Cave, New Zealand.
Dismals Canyon, Alabama, USA.
Hokitika Glow Worm Dell, New Zealand.
Wellington Botanic Garden, Wellington, New Zealand.
Glow Worm Tunnel, Australia.
Minnehaha Glow Worm Walk, New Zealand.

Does waitomo have snow?