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Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre
Te rohe - Location
21 Waitomo Caves Road, Waitomo 3943
Ngā haora mahi - Opening hours
Daily 8.45am - 5.30pm
January - February: 8.30am to 7.00pm
Closed Christmas Day
Te utu - Admission
Adult $5
Children, Museums Aotearoa, Waitomo Caves Museum Society Members free
In the centre of Waitomo Caves Village & 500m from the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves, this special interest museum explains how caves and karst (limestone landscapes)are formed, what is found in them, and the general world of speleology (the science of caves). A 17 minute multi-media show about the NZ Glowworm (Arachnocapma luminosa), in a comfortable theatre.
There is also an extensive library and cave research facilities.
There is also an extensive library and cave research facilities.
Ngā momo kohinga-
Collection Strengths
Natural history and sciences
Social history
Taonga Māori
Technology
Ngā wāhi-
Facilities
Wheelchair Access
Reference Library
Parking
Shop
Public Programmes
Membership Club
Toilets
Other facilities
i-SITE-Visitor Information Centre / Education Service/ Souvenirs / Internet access / Postal Centre
Whakapā mai-
Contact
Postal Address
PO Box 12, Waitomo Caves, Waitomo 3943
Phone number
64 7 878 7640
Email Address
Kei te mahere-
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