Kawiti Glowworm Caves, Hundertwasser Exhibition Centre & Opua Forest Tour

If you're a nature buff travelling around New Zealand, then you can't miss this tour of the Kawiti Glowworm Caves. You'll also visit the Hundertwasser Exhibition Centre and Opua Forest. Don't miss it!

Description

On the day of the activity, we'll meet at the Paihia Information Centre at the scheduled time. From there, we'll begin this nature-based tour of the Kawiti Glowworm Caves, the Hundertwasser Exhibition, and Opua Forest.

We'll first visit the Glowworm Caves, guided by a local Maori through the underground caverns. This 30-minute tour follows a wooden boardwalk through a 200-metre-long system of limestone caves. We'll observe thousands of glowworms lighting up the cave's ceilings alongside impressive stalactites and stalagmites. Our guide will provide insights into the life cycle of the native New Zealand glowworm.

Next, we will travel to Kawakawa to see the "Hundertwasser Toilets," designed by Austrian artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser in 1999, which feature recycled materials. We will also visit the Hundertwasser Cultural Centre, which opened on the 22nd of February 2022, showcasing various Hundertwasser artworks and local Maori crafts. We will enjoy a fresh cream doughnut before departing from Kawakawa.

Our final destination is the Opua Forest, home to Kauri trees over 1000 years old. We will conclude the tour back at the Wharf after 4 hours, stopping by the Waitangi lookout for photos.