Title: Te Kuiti Travel Guide: Best of Te Kuiti, Waikato Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Te Kuiti](https://expedia.co.uk/Te-Kuiti-Hotels.d6139841.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Te Kuiti](https://expedia.co.uk/Te-Kuiti-Holiday-Rentals.d6139841.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Te Kuiti](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Te-Kuiti.d6139841.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Te Kuiti Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Te-Kuiti.d6139841.Car-Hire-Guide)[Te Kuiti Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Te-Kuiti.d6139841.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Te Kuiti Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Picturesque green hills landscape panorama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139841/6a20fa05-f666-4a32-8f14-4aab71391868.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Picturesque green hills landscape panorama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139841/6a20fa05-f666-4a32-8f14-4aab71391868.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rolling green hills with limestone rock formations dotting the landscape in Waitomo, Waitanguru, Te Kuiti, Waikato, New Zealand. The unique landscape is a popular tourist destination.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139841/20c58413-285c-4b51-bbbf-785adb3d03d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Rolling green hills with limestone rock formations dotting the landscape in Waitomo, Waitanguru, Te Kuiti, Waikato, New Zealand. The unique landscape is a popular tourist destination.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6139841/9707d856-bd25-47f8-ac18-0384ef417e98.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Te Kuiti Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_6139841) - Top hotels in Te Kuiti - Top Holiday Rentals in Te Kuiti ![Waitomo Lodge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72950000/72941500/72941486/fce7a0fc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Waitomo Lodge 62 Te Kumi Rd Te Kuiti Waikato £79 17 Feb - 18 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Te Kuiti. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (245 reviews) Basic motel. Clean. Friendly check in. Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F02%2F2026&endDate=18%2F02%2F2026&selected=72941486&PinnedHotelID=72941486&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6139841) ![Mel's Retreat - Deluxe Family Room with Disability Access](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120700000/120698800/120698724/7b8e0afe_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mel's Retreat - Deluxe Family Room with Disability Access Te Kūiti Waikato Region £129 17 Feb - 18 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this B&B in Te Kuiti. Enjoy air conditioning and a hot tub. Popular attractions Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro and Big Shearer are located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews) Everything about this place is wonderful. Very clean and tidy with so many convenient amenities. The outdoor grill area, also with fridge and pizza oven are great!Thanks, Mel, for creating a lovely space for travellers. Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F02%2F2026&endDate=18%2F02%2F2026&selected=120698724&PinnedHotelID=120698724&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6139841) ![Mel’s Retreat - Private Room & Ensuite](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104850000/104847400/104847335/c3611600_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mel’s Retreat - Private Room & Ensuite Te Kuiti Waikato £109 17 Feb - 18 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this B&B in Te Kuiti. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a hot tub. Popular attractions Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro and Big Shearer are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews) Mel’s Retreat was a very comfortable Suite to stay. Beautiful area, well furnished suite, and well worth the stay. Mel had more than one could ask for for a continental breakfast.Well worth the stay. Only thing I would comment on is it is a little tight for space. Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F02%2F2026&endDate=18%2F02%2F2026&selected=104847335&PinnedHotelID=104847335&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6139841) [See all 61 properties in Te Kuiti](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6139841) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Woodlyn Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16010000/16000300/16000266/cceffeeb_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Woodlyn Park 1177 Waitomo Valley Road Waitomo Caves Waikato Stay at this aparthotel in Waitomo Caves. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Woodlyn Park ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (258 reviews) Location was great, we stayed in the tail end of the plan, for tall people remember to bob down as we smacked our heads on a regular basis. Basic accommodation but it had a fridge, small kitchen area shower and toilet. Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Waitomo-Caves-Hotels-Woodlyn-Park.h16000266.Hotel-Information) ![Effort Unit Waitanic Park Waitomo Woodlyn Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36190000/36182200/36182179/w1276h850x4y4-65b86d4e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Effort Unit Waitanic Park Waitomo Woodlyn Park Waitomo Waikato Stay at this houseboat in Waitomo Caves. Enjoy a picnic area. Popular attractions Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Woodlyn Park are located nearby. 6/10 (2 reviews) The room felt damp and smelt musky. The property required maintenance and updating. Fun for little kids. Power point for tv a worry, with cords not safely plugged in Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Waitomo-Caves-Hotels-Waitomo-Woodlyn-Park-Waitanic-Endeavour-Unit.h36182179.Hotel-Information) ![Waitomo Woodlyn Park Waitanic Captains Unit S1](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36370000/36363200/36363183/w1276h850x4y4-73c0ff96_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Waitomo Woodlyn Park Waitanic Captains Unit S1 Waitomo Waikato Stay at this houseboat in Waitomo Caves. Enjoy patios. Popular attractions Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Woodlyn Park are located nearby. 6/10 (3 reviews) Quirky fun place to stay for a night. Clean bedding and towels. Comfy beds. Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Waitomo-Caves-Hotels-Waitomo-Woodlyn-Park-Waitanic-Captains-Unit-S1.h36363183.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Te Kuiti](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6139841&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Te Kuiti hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6139841&startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13)[12 Feb - 13 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6139841&startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6139841&startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14)[13 Feb - 14 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6139841&startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6139841&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6139841&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6139841&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=6139841&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Big Shearer You can find out about the history of Te Kuiti with a trip to Big Shearer. While in this quaint area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Big-Shearer-Te-Kuiti.d553248621526967376.Attraction) #### Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro Find out about the history of Te Kuiti with a stop at Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro. While in this quaint area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Te-Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro-Te-Kuiti.d553248621526967378.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Glowing Adventures ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1303991/ef1286c1-b43e-4578-b5e8-6a364eaabc89.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Waitomo’s Hidden Gem: Small-Group Off the Beaten Track Tour £97 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/waitomos-hidden-gem-small-group-off-the-beaten-track-tour.a1303991.activity-details) ![Waitomo Caves 1-Kilometer-Long Zipline Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44513394/555e92a5-5f20-4ff1-af57-73e90f09d09b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Waitomo Caves 1-Kilometer-Long Zipline Tour £55 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/waitomo-caves-1-kilometer-long-zipline-tour.a44513394.activity-details) ![Auckland to Rotorua, Hobbiton and Waitomo 1 Way Small Group Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50820475/88894d3a-ddea-4f23-930d-d22d9b7314d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Auckland to Rotorua, Hobbiton and Waitomo 1 Way Small Group Tour £189 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/auckland-to-rotorua.a50820475.activity-details) ![Waitomo Glow Worm Caves & Te Puia - Rotorua's Geothermal Valley](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49731359/7db5a120-18a3-4f54-a89c-cd9b2bd55b9d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Waitomo Glow Worm Caves & Te Puia - Rotorua's Geothermal Valley £202 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/waitomo-glow-worm-caves-te-puia-rotoruas-geothermal-valley.a49731359.activity-details) ![Waitomo - Ruakuri Caves](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49245353/a53d5bf6-9cce-4c0e-808e-b62ecde9c58a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ruakuri Cave and Hamilton Gardens Private Day Tour from Auckland £352 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/ruakuri-cave-and-hamilton-gardens-private-day-tour-from-auckland.a49245353.activity-details) ![Waitomo Glowworm Caves](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1217029/a70707af-f468-4196-bc10-d741b89797fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Private Tour: Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland £399 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-tour-waitomo-caves-day-trip-from-auckland.a1217029.activity-details) [See all activities in Te Kuiti](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Te-Kuiti.d6139841.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Te Kuiti ![Waitomo Caves showing caving, interior views and caves](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10061/6bb37081-1f2d-4b68-b6b5-16c4e427fe79.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Waitomo Caves - Cities near Te Kuiti - Places of interest [Waitomo Caves](https://expedia.co.uk/Waitomo-Caves.dx10061) - [Waitomo Glowworm Caves ](https://expedia.co.uk/Waitomo-Glowworm-Caves-Waitomo-Caves.d6111834.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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