Title: Waitomo Big Bird Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Waitomo Big Bird Retreat Holiday home with kitchen, near Waitomo Glowworm Caves ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55320000/55311200/55311117/5171f884.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55320000/55311200/55311117/930ff747.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55320000/55311200/55311117/905f8014.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55320000/55311200/55311117/0aea56c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55320000/55311200/55311117/36fddd42.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of Waitomo Village, this cozy 1960's house is a perfect retreat. Enjoy all-day sun on the large deck and explore nearby attractions like HuHu Cafe, General Store, Museum and Waitomo Glow-worm Cave within walking distance. With two bathrooms and FREE WiFi you'll feel right at home. 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Breakfast included - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Waitomo Big Bird Retreat Holiday Accommodation - Warm, 3 bedroomed 1960's house in Waitomo Village. Perfect little Retreat away with privacy, views, 2 bathrooms and within walking distance to HuHu Cafe (best in Waikato), General Store, Museum, Waitomo Hotel, Tomo Bar, Pizzeria, Day Spa and Waitomo Glow-worm Cave. Large Deck catches all day sun and plenty of garden area for children. FREE Wifi, with all amenities for a comfortable stay while discovering the "charm" of Waitomo adventures. Your stay includes a FREE tour of our Petting Farm (7km) away with Large Birds and Miniature Rare-Breed Animals at 17 Waitomo Caves Road, Hangatiki. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Free breakfast available ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit ## Similar properties ![Meeting facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16010000/16000300/16000266/cceffeeb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Woodlyn Park Waitomo Caves - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi - Laundry 8.2 Very good 246 reviews £112 includes taxes & fees 5 Nov - 6 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-05&endDate=2025-11-06&selected=16000266&PinnedHotelID=16000266&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118340000/118336500/118336421/0401c0d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Renovated Villa - 5 mins from Te Kuiti town. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10 Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.262627,175.11273&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:hhohFquxk%60%40%3FU%3FQ%40U%3FQ%40U%40Q%3FS%40SBS%40Q%40UBQBQBUBQ%40QDUBQDSBQDQDSDQDSDQFMDSFQDQFQFOHQFMFSFMHQHOFOHMHOHOHMJOHMJMHMJKJOJKJKJOJKJKJKLIJKLKLGJMLGLILGLIJGNILILELGNELILENELENELCNENELANCLANGNAN%3FNALCN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%3FNBN%40L%3FN%40NBLDNBN%40LDNDNBLDLDNDLDNHLDLFLDNHLHLFLHJFLHLFLLLFJJJJLHJJJJLJHNJJJJJNJJHLJLHLJNHLHNHNHLHNFNHPFLHRFLFPFNFPDPFPFRDLDPFRDPBRDPDPBRDPBTBPBPBT%40PBP%40TBP%40R%40R%40R%3FP%40T%40P%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FRAPAT%3FPATAPATCPATCPAPCTCPCPCTEPCPEPEPCTEPGPERELGPGPERGPGLGPGNIPGNIPGNINILINILINKLINKJINKJKNKJKJILMJKLKHMHKJKJMHMJMHMFKHMFMHMHOFMDMHMDOFMDOFMDMDO%40ODMDOBO%40MDOBO%40M%3FOBO%40O%3FOBO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCO%3FMAOCO%3FOAOEMCOAMCOEOEMAOEMEOGMEMGOEMIMEMGOIKIMGMIMGMIKKMIMKKKMIKIKMKKKMKKKKKOKKIOKKIOKMIOIMIOIMGOIOIQGOGQGOIQGMGQESGQEQGMESEQEQEUEQCQEQCQEUAQCQCUCQCQAUAQCUAQ%3FUAQAU%3FQAS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=vv7m13CRTJIt15DX2Kq6Ma3QN7s=) Waitomo, Waikato #### What's nearby - Caveworld - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles - Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles - Woodlyn Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile - Altura Gardens & Wildlife Park - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles - Aranui Cave - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles #### Getting around - Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 52 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Wheels Roadhouse Cafeteria, Te Kuiti - ‬15 min drive - ‪Stoked Eatery - ‬15 min drive - ‪Roselands Farm and Garden Restaurant - ‬8 min drive - ‪Bosco Café - ‬13 min drive - ‪The Big Apple - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Waitomo Big Bird Retreat pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Waitomo Big Bird Retreat? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Waitomo Big Bird Retreat? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Waitomo Big Bird Retreat located? > Situated in Waitomo Caves, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre and Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Caveworld and Woodlyn Park are also within 15 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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