Waitomo Caves Museum and Discovery Centre

Waitomo Caves Museum and Discovery Centre Welcome to the Waitomo Caves Museum and Discovery Centre! Tour bookings, information, public bathrooms, gifts, we have it all!

Home to the Waitomo Museum of Caves, the New Zealand Speleological Library and the Waitomo information hub.

Winter Opening Hours UpdateAs we move into winter, our opening hours are reducing slightly.🕙 Open 7 Days a Week10:00am –...
03/06/2026

Winter Opening Hours Update

As we move into winter, our opening hours are reducing slightly.

🕙 Open 7 Days a Week
10:00am – 4:00pm

The team at the Waitomo Caves Museum & Discovery Centre looks forward to welcoming you throughout the winter season. Come in from the cold, explore the fascinating history of the Waitomo district, discover our unique collections, and take on our popular Cave Crawl Challenge.

Stay warm, stay safe, and keep an eye on this space for upcoming events and museum updates.

📍 Waitomo Caves Museum & Discovery Centre
📞 07 878 7640
🌐 Waitomo Caves Museum & Discovery Centre

Discover. Explore. Experience Waitomo.

Happy Gypsy Day to our farmers, Birthday to the King, and First day of Winter to everybody! If you are new to the area, ...
31/05/2026

Happy Gypsy Day to our farmers, Birthday to the King, and First day of Winter to everybody!

If you are new to the area, or bored in the house... come on down to the Waitomo Caves Museum and Discovery centre.

We have a bunch of activities for the kids (plus they get FREE entry) A cave crawl challenge that is sure to warm you up, and enough information and movies about caves to keep you busy for ages!

See you soon 😁

Ross's recent ANZAC talk at Pio Pio college
05/05/2026

Ross's recent ANZAC talk at Pio Pio college

27/04/2026

🎬 Due to the theatre room being used for a meeting, we’ve got a special deal today only!

🏛️ HALF PRICE museum entry for today only!

⏰ Get in fast and don’t miss out!

A huge thank you to Waitomo Adventures Ltd for letting some of our staff join your epic tours during the school holidays...
22/04/2026

A huge thank you to Waitomo Adventures Ltd for letting some of our staff join your epic tours during the school holidays!

Thank you to Waitomo Caves Zipline for letting some of our staff join your tour!
22/04/2026

Thank you to Waitomo Caves Zipline for letting some of our staff join your tour!

Cantando Choir's upcoming concert "Baroque to Blessed Light: A Journey of Light, Hope and Transcendence". Audiences are ...
21/04/2026

Cantando Choir's upcoming concert "Baroque to Blessed Light: A Journey of Light, Hope and Transcendence". Audiences are invited to experience an inspiring evening of choral music as Cantando Choir presents a powerful and uplifting programme that traces a journey from grandeur and celebration to serenity and eternal light.

We are open if you need somewhere warm and dry to visit while your loved ones are running in the Waitomo Trail Run today...
17/04/2026

We are open if you need somewhere warm and dry to visit while your loved ones are running in the Waitomo Trail Run today! Come on down, Kids are free 🥳

13/04/2026

POSSIBLE REDUCED HOURS

Tuesday 13th April 2026
10am to 1.30pm

Kia ora everyone, a heads‑up that due to staff shortages, our hours tomorrow may be reduced to 10am–1.30pm.

Thank you for your patience and apologies for any inconvenience.

🦴 Fossil Holiday Program – On This Week! 🦴Dig into the past these school holidays at the Waitomo Caves Museum & Discover...
13/04/2026

🦴 Fossil Holiday Program – On This Week! 🦴
Dig into the past these school holidays at the Waitomo Caves Museum & Discovery Centre!
🗓 Wednesday
⏰ 11am – Ages 6 & under
⏰ 2pm – Ages 7+
Hands on fossils, prehistoric discoveries, and fun activities for curious kids.
✅ Included with museum entry
✅ No booking required
⏳ First in, first served
Perfect for budding fossil hunters! 🦖✨

Address

21 Waitomo Village Road, Waitomo
Waitomo Caves
3943

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 10am - 1:30pm
Wednesday 10am - 3:30pm
Thursday 10am - 3:30pm
Friday 10am - 3:30pm
Saturday 10am - 3:30pm
Sunday 10am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+6478787640

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