Experience the unforgettable fantasy world of Ruakuri Cave

Ruakuri Cave is definitely a must-visit attraction. Unique Spiral Entrance Ruakuri Cave is recognized as New Zealand's longest underground walking attraction. With its awe, humility, purity, and natural majesty, it leaves visitors speechless. The spiral entrance to Ruakuri Cave is a remarkable feat of modern engineering and design. The recent reconstruction dramatically recreates the cave's features. Guides lead visitors into a large spiral passage, digging deeper and deeper, gradually reaching underground until they arrive at the bottom. Wonderful Stalactites Ruakuri Cave is recognized as New Zealand's longest underground walking attraction. With its awe, humility, purity, and natural majesty, it leaves visitors speechless. The spiral entrance to Ruakuri Cave is a remarkable feat of modern engineering and design. The recent reconstruction dramatically recreates the cave's features. Guides lead visitors into a large spiral passage, digging deeper and deeper, gradually reaching underground until they arrive at the bottom. Image Legendary Underground Caverns Ruakuri Cave is Waitomo's most legendary underground cavern. Descend the spectacular spiral into the cave entrance, listen to the distant sound of underground waterfalls. Experience the ancient glowworms up close, and learn about their fascinating life. Visit the breathtaking caverns formed over millions of years, with shoulder-like soft folds of limestone formations and unique crystal tapestry-like structures. Ruakuri Cave was first discovered four or five hundred years ago when a young Maori was attacked by a dog while hunting birds at the cave entrance. It is an astonishing natural cave engineering marvel that has always been regarded by the local Maori as the greatest resting place for spirits. Image When it comes to Ruakuri Cave, you might be a little unfamiliar, but if you're an avid fan of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies, then you definitely know! As one of the filming locations for both movies, Ruakuri Cave is also a great attraction. The entrance has a handcrafted spiral entrance that is grand and even wheelchair-accessible. Being there is like exploring ancient legendary stories~