Piripiri cave
Piripiri Cave Walk
Located in Waitomo area in the Waikato region
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Introduction
Walk to a cave entrance with a viewing platform.300 m return return via same track
Dog access
Dogs with a DOC permit for recreational hunting or management purposes only. Other pets on conservation land rules.
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.
Combine this walk with Mangapohue Natural Bridge Walk and Marokopa Falls Walk on a scenic drive from Waitomo to Marokopa.
Piripiri Cave is 29 km west of Waitomo on Te Anga Road.
- Due to the cave environment, the stairs may be slippery- good shoes or tramping boots are recommended.
- You'll need a torch to enter and exit the cave.
- Despite the dark, the cave photographs well so take a camera along.
Contacts
| DOC Customer Service Centre | |
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| Phone | 0800 275 362 |
| tekuiti@doc.govt.nz | |
| Address | DOC offices |