Ngarua Caves
Reviews
Mike Dw
Ranking: 10/10
$20 for an adult is real great value for a cave like this. The tour takes about one hour and you see real cool stalagmites. Really nice guide. Also see Moa bones inside. Take the tour and get a great coffee afterwards (not included).
Matti Picus
Ranking: 10/10
Well presented, very informative guide.
Leonie Brabers
Ranking: 8/10
Surprised this does not get more visitors. Beautiful subterranean display and enthusiastic guide.
Nico Eim
Ranking: 9/10
$17 per person, 45 minute guided trip through the caves, this area was also a film set for The Hobbit, part three.
Sebastian Schurchardt
Ranking: 7/10
It was very interesting to get some general information about caves, stalactites and stalagmites. But it did not blow us away, although the guide was very nice. It was interesting to see some old Moa and Kiwi bones as well!
Guilaine Durieux
Ranking: 7/10
Nice place but too expensive.
Jan Suoboda
Ranking: 8/10
Nice place, you can touch everything. Nice guide.
Kamil Benes
Ranking: 9/10
Very beautiful cave and also a great guide. It is not expensive and it is worth it to go there.
Elsa Bygrave
Ranking: 8/10
Far better than I expected. Guide was excellent, some improvement of the steps etc needed.
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Ray Bygrave
Ranking: 8/10
Amazing experience, excellent guide.
kamil Benes
Ranking: 8/10
It's good to be able to touch all the rocks in the cave. Very good guide.
Jackie and Brian
Ranking: 8/10
No one else on a tour, so ran one just for us, very informative and beautiful caves but all felt a little rushed. Little expensive but cafe good value.
Jessica Marling
Ranking: 10/10
Very cool hike for all ages. Very friendly staff. $15 per person.
maelstrom
Ranking: 10/10
We weren't sure whether to do this and sat at the cafe next door debating it. In the end it was a case of 'Its only $15 each so lets just do it' and thank god we did. Very, very good tour, great formations and bones to look at and touch, friendly guide who knew his stuff and probably the best value you'll get for 15 bucks! DO IT, you will not regret it!
Curry
Ranking: 9/10
On the way to Takaka a beautiful cave system at a great price. Better caves than Waitomo although no glow worms.
Weez18
Ranking: 10/10
We thought that it might be a bit crappy, but it was one of the best caves we have been in. Spectacular formations. The guide was very informative, personable, and welcoming. Brilliant experience. Lovely.
Kornelia Kirf
Ranking: 8/10
Beside the fact we were lucky getting a private tour the cave is worth visiting because of its beauty.
Victor Lewis
Ranking: 7/10
Only NZD 15 for a 45 minute guided tour through these very interesting caves. Would recommend for a rainy day but may look to Abel Tasman if weather is nice.
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Meriel & Paul Best
Ranking: 10/10
Good commentary, enjoyed the tour.
David D S
Ranking: 10/10
Fascinating place. Lots of stalactites and stalagmites. Not an activity for the unfit or the morbidly obese!
Pam Morris
Ranking: 10/10
Excellent operator. We were issued with safety hat and there is good lighting through the tour. Interesting explanations and history. Good facilities. We came away very impressed.
Mike Birks
Ranking: 10/10
An excellent guided tour by Kerry. Informative and interesting.Fantastic cave. This was my fifth visit!!!
Dominic Baron
Ranking: 9/10
A really good cave to visit. Good commentary and very interesting.
Nancy Dol
Ranking: 8/10
Very nice experience, and quite special.
Jurgen Westphal
Ranking: 10/10
Really great. One hour tour gave perfect explanations, you could touch some stones and listen to the caves.
Mum!
Ranking: 8/10
Liked these caves the best so far - more of an adventure going through. Had to climb a ladder to get out!
Heather
Ranking: 10/10
Mike was really friendly and helpful.