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Waitomo
The Cathedral in the Waitomo caves, north-central North Island, New Zealand.
Waitomo
caves, New Zealand
Waitomo, limestone caves, north-central North Island, New Zealand. They lie about 50 miles (80 km) south of Hamilton. Located on a tributary of the Waipa River, the caves are easily accessible for tourists by road. The underground caves have elaborate stalactites, stalagmites, and incrustations, some of which are named (e.g., Bride’s Jewels, Organ, White Terrace, Blanket Chamber). The main attraction is a boat journey along the underground river that takes the visitor to Glowworm Grotto, lit by countless glowworms.
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