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    Ruakuri Bushwalk

    Ruakuri Bushwalk

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    Ruakuri Bushwalk

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    10 Reviews

    Anonymous
    Apr 11, 2024
    Positive

    Absolutely lovely walk to do at night and check out the famous blue glowworms of Waitomo for free! The sign says either check out the damp rock walls or walk to the swing bridge to see more of them. There weren't that many during our visit but we got to come up close and observe them. Also interesting by day.

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    Anonymous
    Nov 28, 2022
    Positive

    Just wonderful !! To do absolutely!!

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    Anonymous
    Oct 16, 2022
    Positive

    What a great walk! Very recommended!

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    Anonymous
    Jan 25, 2021
    Positive

    Really cool walk. Caves and not hard the walk. Do it

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    Anonymous
    Jan 12, 2021
    Positive

    Awesome walk! So underrated! I will be recommending this highly to anyone! Definitely worth doing, great views in the caves. We’re heading back to go when it’s dark to hopefully see the glow worms and bats :)

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    Anonymous
    Dec 1, 2020
    Positive

    The bushwalk starts at the scenuc reserve. Lots of fireflies after dusk!

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    Anonymous
    Aug 27, 2020
    Positive

    Nice bushwalk with tunnels, couple viewpoints are washed out/closed off. Bathrooms closed.

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    Anonymous
    Dec 4, 2019
    Positive

    This place should be a must do of the NZ, the cave is amazing

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    Anonymous
    Aug 9, 2019
    Positive

    We took this walk at 630pm and saw many blue glowworms. Walk in about 3mins and look on the tree and is branches for them! A few bridges and steps across a rapid stream but it’s very safe, well managed trail by DOC. May not need the torchlight, headlights at all, we have got good moonlight through the forest trees. Highly recommended!

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    Anonymous
    Apr 5, 2019
    Positive

    Easy, nice walk:)

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