Side trip to Waitomo Caves. Very cool trek down through these limestone caves. Glowworms are a big draw - didn't get pics of those worth sharing, but they're cool too. We walked through, but you can also take a boat or raft. Caves below ground are owned by the owner of the land above. So the Holland family is doing all right with cave tours 💰!
Also a good bush walk nearby. Good walks and great views always in abundance here.
Museum visit the next day. History of colonization, Maori-pakeha (white people) wars.Read more