Mullarkey Tours PaihiaKawiti Glow Worm Caves, Hundertwasser Exhibition Centre & Opua Forest Walk Tour | Shaara Deals
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From NZD $250.00 Duration: 4 Hours (approx.) Location: Paihia, Northland Product code: KGW Our first destination is the Kawiti Glowworm Caves where a local Maori guide will lead you through underground caverns to see the glow worms and tell you how the caves came to be found. Your 30 minute guided tour will follow a wooden boardwalk (with handrails) through a 200 metre limestone cave system. Once inside, you will see thousands of glow worms spread across the ceiling surrounded by breath taking stalactites and stalagmites. As you enjoy the galaxies of glow worms above, your friendly guide will explain the life cycle of the New Zealand Glow worm (Arachnocampa Luminosa) and the intricate webs used to catch their prey. You’ll even get close enough to see the actual body of the glow worm and its stunning blue/green tail light. Then, a short drive to Kawakawa, location of the world famous "Hundertwasser Toilets" one of the few public toilets seen as an international work of art, designed by the expatriate Austrian artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser, features the use of recycled materials from the local community. You will also visit the recently opened Hundertwasser Cultural Centre. Opened in 2020, the centre offers an opportunity to enjoy the best of both Hundertwasser’s work and local Maori Arts & Crafts. The final destination is the Opua Forest home to Kauri trees which are over 1000 years old.. From here we go back to the Wharf via the Waitangi lookout, where there are great photo opportunities particularly of your ship moored in the Bay. We guarantee getting you back to your tender in time. Mullarkey Tours has been operating for over 10 years and we have never missed the last tender.
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Ramona Thanner
This tour is an absolute highlight! The organizer even called me back to plan the pickup location, so the communication beforehand was excellent. The day itself was fantastic! Derek, our driver, knows the roads like the back of his hand, so we drove very safely and quickly to Cape Reinga. We received a wealth of comprehensive information from Derek about the country, its people, history, and flora and fauna, which I really appreciated. We were always told what time we would meet again, so it was really relaxed and well-organized! Derek takes very good care of his passengers in a very responsible and typically Kiwi-friendly way :-). The gesture of actually getting out of the car for each guest and greeting them with a handshake, and saying goodbye in the evening, is the kind of old-school approach that you wish you could see more often. Respect! The food was great! There was even fruit. If you want vegetarian food, let them know in advance, and that's possible too! Highly recommended! Driving this route yourself isn't really possible because you're not even allowed to drive on 90 Mile Beach with a rental car. Excellent value for money! Thanks Derek, for this wonderful day!
Wendy Ireland
My Mum and I had a wonderful time on our Cape Reinga tour. Our tour guide Holger was knowledgeable, attentive and funny - everything you want in a tour guide! Highly recommend.
Jen
Our family group of 11 had a fantastic Hole in the rock trip yesterday. We loved every aspect of it. I would recommend this company. It was a wonderful way to spend time in the Bay and we learnt so much.