Forest of giant cowries and cave of fireflies 2023-24

This tour offers you to get acquainted with the prehistoric giants that only a couple of centuries ago dominated the vast forests of the North Island - amazing mesmerizing giants of CAURI.

The second highlight of this tour is the tiny and defenseless fireflies that bring to the underground darkness of the caves a bluish and mysterious glow of the bottomless starry sky.

The on-demand tour can be organically complemented by an introductory tour of the Gulf of Islands (Paihija, Vaitangi, Kerikeri...)

You will see all this (your program will include only what is interesting to you).

Acquaintance with Paihia Kawiti Glowworm Caves – thousands of tiny fireflies live here, forming the illusion of a breathtaking starry sky with their colonies. The cave is located near the jungle with a bizarre stone formation

Kawakawa’s Hundertwasser Toilets – a public toilet designed by the famous Austrian architect and artist Hundertwasser – a work of architecture, recycling and just a public toilet, which has become a world celebrity

Te Waimate Mission House, New Zealand’s second oldest building, the Te Waimate Church Mission, preserves the history of Anglican missionary work, the introduction of agriculture and architecture by Europeans in the precolonization period.

Manginangina Kauri Walk – this walk among the majestic ancient giants of the cowry trees will leave a lasting impression on your memory.

Start of the tour: Your hotel in Paihia / Kerikeri, cruise pier Paihia / Waitangi or Paihia i-SITE

Personal tour with a professional guide

Comfortable Subaru Forester Premium

Transfer from hotel, port or airport and back after tour Bottled water