Waitomo Activities near Redwood Lodge:

There are a number of activities within the locality that makes this a great centre to stay for two or more days. For those who are interested in the activities on offer, why not try one or more of these:

Redwood Lodge recommends

• Spellbound for viewing the glowworms.
• Rap Rock & Raft for abseiling rappel, Black Water Rafting, glowworms, caving, rock climbing and the high ropes.
• Waitomo Adventures does Black Water Rafting and abseiling.
• Black Water Rafting does Black Water Rafting and abseiling.
• Cave World does caving, abseiling and Black Water Rafting.
• Billy Black Woodlyn Park.
• Waitomo Activities - See all things to see and do in the Waitomo Region.
• Glowworm Caves.
• Kiwiana stuff.
• Kiwi House.

For more leisurely activities why not try:

• Golf
• Rabbit shearing
• Farm show
• Kiwi House
• Kiwiana quiz
• See the largest spinning wheel in the world in Baraka Crafts shop
• Shop in Otorohanga or Te Kuiti.
• Check out the Railway plaza, the Trust Waikato Millennium Pavilion, Tatsuno Japanese Garden, Mahoenui giant weta wall, bronze bat sculpture and large shearing statue.
• Visit the Museum of Caves in Waitomo
• King Country Gardens
• Altura Gardens Wildlife Park
• Take a cruise from Kawhia; visit beautiful beaches and bird watch
• Visit Hamilton Zoo and Hamilton Gardens

Natural features of the area:

• Piripiri caves
• Mangapohue Natural bridge and giant oyster fossils
• Marokopa falls 30m high
• Ruakuri Bush Walk - picturesque limestone arches, glow worm displays at night
• Omaru Falls - 50m high
• Pureora Forest includes ancient Podocarp trees and excellent bird watching opportunities
• Look for Giant Weta
• Visit the hot pools at Kawhia

Travel to:

• The thermal areas of Taupo and Rotorua
• The picturesque coast at Mokau