Glowworms, Limestone, and the King Country

Aroha arrives in Waitomo Caves, exploring the glowworm grotto, the region's Māori guardianship, and the underground adventure scene — all in the quiet of winter. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to New Zealand: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full New Zealand guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 20 of New Zealand Travel Podcast with Aroha Ngata. Aroha Ngata is in Waitomo Caves, New Zealand. Places in this episode: Raglan, King Country, Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Ruakuri Cave, Marokopa Falls, Mangapohue Natural Bridge, Waitomo Walkway, Ruakuri Scenic Reserve. Covered: Glowworm cave ecology, Māori guardianship and history, Cave tourism economics, Limestone landscape walks, Winter off-season travel, Village life in Waitomo. Chapters:00:00 Raglan02:03 Waitomo Glowworm Caves05:04 Marokopa Falls06:40 Tomo Bar & Eatery08:04 Te Kūiti A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #WaitomoCaves #Glowworms #NewZealandTravel #KingCountry #Waitomo #CaveAdventure #WinterInNZ #Aotearoa #MarokopaFalls #RuakuriCave #TravelPodcast #MāoriHistory #HikingNZ #BlackWaterRafting #TaneTinorau #TeAraroa #NZMustDo #TravelSouth https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/new-zealand/