Nature & Wildlife Areas • Caverns & Caves
Best Free Things to Do in Waipu
THE 5 BEST Free Things to Do in Waipu
Best Free Things to Do in Waipu
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Hiking Trails • Waterfalls
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- madamiamadamCanada36 contributionsWhether you come from the north or the south, there’s a bit of a rough, unsealed drive into the place. Be prepared for a bit of wet, muddy walking when you get into the cave, maybe bring water shoes or some other kind of footwear suitable for the conditions. And be prepared for a lot of people milling about near the entrance to the cave, it’s the easiest part to get to, and therefore attracts the most people but that’s not really where you need to go if you want to see the glow worms. To see the glowworms at their best.you need to go further into the cave and wade through a river and climb over a log or some rocks to get further back where you can see a lot of glow worms in the ceiling of the cave. You’ll probably have to ask people to turn off their headlamps because a lot of people, leave them on to look at the cave formations and don’t realize how amazing the glow worms are when everyone turns off their headlamps and torches.Written 20 April 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Passport044830549583 contributionsAn easy going DOC campsite where you just walk over the dunes to the beach. Some campsites are uneven but plenty of space. DOC toilets and showers available. A great spot if you want to camp at the beach.Written 20 January 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- XanerinAlice Springs, Australia1,473 contributionsTo get her you drive on an unsealed road so keep your speed down. We nearly missed it and only saw the sign after seeing two car parked by side of road - not really a car park. Good steep walk down and on a beautiful track which we thoroughly enjoyed. ( Takes about 10 mins) At the bottom is a concrete walkway then onto the spectacular falls. Children were swimming and having three distinct pools, swimming is safe. For us the water was very cool but coming from the desert, it was like the coolness of our waterholes. This is a real must and it is free for everyone to enjoy. There are no toilets so be aware of this. Happy trekking.Written 27 October 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Heinz ISingapore, Singapore55 contributionsA must visit. A 3 km cave not overrun by tourists. Came late afternoon and we’re still entertained by the owner himself. Very impressive and educational. Best is to spend there two days. They have a camp and campervan ground.Written 1 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- santo tAuckland, New Zealand7,465 contributionsThis is very beautiful scene and track but it needs a bit hard effort to start. Either you from south or from north, if from north - the Waipu Cove beach side, you need to cross small stream and wet feet first before climb a small but very steep hill to reach the track. Then the remaining track would be easy and give you the best views as the reward. The pancake shape rocks, big rocks, medium rocks, in every unusual unique shapes will be encountered along the track. Moreover the ocean and beach below will add the spectacular horizon views. Better to take the visit in the summer time, while on winter, the track could be slippery.Written 5 January 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
