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Waitomo (
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is a must-see - an astonishing maze of subterranean caves,
canyons and rivers perforating the northern King Country limestone. Black-water rafting is
the big lure here (similar to white-water rafting, but through a dark cave), plus glowworm
grottoes, underground abseiling and more stalactites and stalagmites than you'll ever see in
one place again. Above ground, Waitomo township is a quaint collaboration of businesses :
a craft brewery, a cafe, a holiday park and some decent B&Bs. But don't linger in the sun-
light - it's party time downstairs.
