Waipu cave is about km off the hight and the last 5ks is gravel. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you selected. Freedom caving in the limestone landscape nz herald. Five shiploads containing over 800 settlers arrived at waipu in the 1850s. Undeveloped, unguided and absolutely free, the waipu caves south of. The numberone reason to visit is waipu cove, a long, sandy beach with safe swimming, surfing and fishing. Impressive limestone formations, an underground lake and a galaxy of glow worms are just a short walk from the parking area. Waipu was the centre of a significant presbyterian settlement led by rev.
Discover the regions scottish history at the waipu museum. At waipu caves scenic reserve we walk across a grass paddock to the base of a large rock face. Like many places off the tourist track, these new zealand caves are free. Waipu caves overnight campervan parking, northland, nz 21. Maori have a proud history in waipu and bream bay waipu. Waipu museum tells a settlement story unique in new zealands history and with its modern innovative approach it has won a reputation as one of new zealands finest small museums. Near the town are the waipu caves, which contain a significant population of glow worms. Right beside the white sand beach, our clean and wellkept. Greg brick, phd, has put together many years of research and personal explorations into caves and caving activities. I have been offering guided tours through the amazing waipu glow worm caves for the past five years. Come and discover how one thousand gaelic speaking emigrants from the western highlands of scotland escaped the notorious highland clearances and eventually. Camp waipu cove is nestled at the southern end of the beautiful and unspoiled bream bay.
Explore the spectacular birdlife, biodiversity, and natural wonder of aotearoa alongside seasoned conservationists. I provide you with headlamps and a history of the cave. This is so far the only piece i have found which acknowledges the tangata whenua from the area and educates about their history. From the caves, a 2km walk leads you through a picturesque karst limestone landscape across farmland and regenerating bush to a point where you can take in the magnificent views. At waipu caves there are actualy several small caves, so the plural is true. However, the undeveloped waipu caves are not for everyone. Waipu is a friendly town with an intriguing history, strong scottish heritage and spectacular. The caves are not developed but open to the public and much frequented. All caves together have a total length of about 300m, the biggest cave has abour 175m. Inside waipu caves we discovered stalagmites, stalactites, glow worms, the bones of small animals bats, birds, amphibians and reptiles, and fossil invertebrates. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons. Waipu caves, glow worms and other things to do in waipu new. From the caves, a 2km walk leads you through a picturesque karst limestone landscape across farmland and regenerating bush to a point where you can take.