Overview

Hype:

Piripiri Cave offers the chance to soak in the majesty of a cave in one of the few free caves open to the general public in the area. A short walk takes you up through native bush and past some limestone outcrops, and then descends a short stair case to the cave entrance. A platform at the bottom allows you to stand and marvel at the size of the cave and the fragile ecosystems within.

Cave Type: Horizontal

Time: 10 minutes

Length: 100 ft

Depth: 100 ft

Gear: flashlight

Fees: None

Recommended Ages:

	0-3
	4-11
	12-19
	20-49
	50-69
	70+

Recommended Months to Visit:

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Permits: Open

Links: https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/waikato/places/waitomo-area/tracks/piripiri-cave-walk/

Getting There

Navigate to -38.254981, 174.863288.

Maps

Closest City or Region: Te Anga, New Zealand

Coordinates: -38.255798, 174.862320

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November 17, 2022 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Tara Dye, Savannah Dye,

Story

We visited Piripiri Caves, which was very short but kind of fun because we had it all to ourselves

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