Title: Effort Unit Waitanic Park Waitomo Woodlyn Park Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 house boat # Effort Unit Waitanic Park Waitomo Woodlyn Park Houseboat in Waitomo Caves, near Waitomo Glowworm Caves ## Photo gallery for Effort Unit Waitanic Park Waitomo Woodlyn Park ![Exterior - Effort Unit Waitanic Park Waitomo Woodlyn Park (Waitomo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36190000/36182200/36182179/w1276h850x4y4-65b86d4e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets - Effort Unit Waitanic Park Waitomo Woodlyn Park (Waitomo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36190000/36182200/36182179/w1276h850x4y4-e3b02e17.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Effort Unit Waitanic Park Waitomo Woodlyn Park (Waitomo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36190000/36182200/36182179/w1276h850x4y4-6a1beb85.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Hair dryer, towels, shampoo, toilet paper - Effort Unit Waitanic Park Waitomo Woodlyn Park (Waitomo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36190000/36182200/36182179/w1276h850x4y4-8e1f97c8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Effort Unit Waitanic Park Waitomo Woodlyn Park (Waitomo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36190000/36182200/36182179/674170df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the unique charm of The Endeavour Unit, a refurbished World War II Petrol Boat with two deck levels. Enjoy living and dining on the top deck alongside a queen bed, or relax in the picnic area with access to a shared BBQ. ## Reviews 6.0 ### Entire house boat 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Parking available £101 includes taxes & fees 25 Dec - 26 Dec ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire house boat to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Effort Unit Waitanic Park Waitomo Woodlyn Park The Endeavour Unit is located along the side of the Waitanic Ship. This ship was a World War II Petrol Boat that was recovered from Australia and took 2 years to refurbish. This multi-deck unit can sleep up to 2 people. It consists of 2 deck levels with the living/dining room with kitchenette located on the top deck alongside a queen bed. Below in the hull, there is the bathroom featuring a shower and toilet. There is also a shared bbq for all guests use in the picnic area next to the Waitanic. This unit is suitable for people who can handle stairs and is not recommended for elderly or people with physical limitations. Guests often ask how it was relocated on dry land. The owner often replies in jest that it was left there after the Great Flood when the animals departed the Ark 2 by 2! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the accommodation: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchenette - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Paper towels - Refrigerator ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Deck/patio - Outdoor furniture - Picnic area ### Comfort - 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) ### General - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34180000/34170300/34170291/c4378fb0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waitomo Express - 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The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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 This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 ### Property is also known as Houseboat Waitomo Woodlyn Park Waitanic Endeavour Unit Waitomo Waitomo Woodlyn Park Waitanic Endeavour Unit Houseboat Waitomo Woodlyn Park Waitanic Endeavour Unit Houseboat Waitomo Woodlyn Park Waitanic Endeavour Unit Waitomo Caves Houseboat Waitomo Woodlyn Park Waitanic Endeavour Unit Waitomo Woodlyn Park Waitanic Endeavour Unit Houseboat Woodlyn Park Waitanic Endeavour Unit Houseboat Woodlyn Park Waitanic Endeavour Unit Waitomo Waitomo Woodlyn Park Waitanic Endeavour Unit Houseboat Waitomo Woodlyn Park Waitanic Endeavour Unit Waitomo Caves ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=-38.252827,175.11456&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%60kmhF_ayk%60%40%3FU%3FQ%40U%3FQ%40U%40Q%3FS%40SBS%40Q%40UBQBQBUBQ%40QDUBQDQBSDQDSDQDSDQFODQFQDQFQFOHQFOFQHMFOHQFOHMHOHOHOJMHOJIHOJKJOJKJKJOJKJKJILKJKLKLIJKLGLILGLIJGNILILELGNELILENELENELCNENELANCLCNCN%3FNCNALCN%3FNCN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FNBN%3FNBN%40LBN%3FNBLBNBN%40LDNDNBLDLDNDLDNHLDLFLDNHLHLFLHJFLHLFLJLHJJJJLHJJJJLJHNJJJJJNJJHNJHHNJLHNHNHNHLHNFLHRFLHPFNFPFNFPDPFPFPDNDPFRDPBRDPDRBPDPBTBPBPBT%40PBP%40TBP%40R%40R%40R%3FP%40T%40P%3FT%3FP%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FRAPAT%3FPATAPATCPATCPAPCTCPCPCTENCREPEPCTEPGPEPENGPGPEPGPGNGPGNIPGNIPGNILINILININKLINKJINKJKNKJKJINMHKJKLMFKJKJMHMJMHMFKHMFMHMFOHMDMHMDOFMDODMDMFO%40ODMDOBO%40MBODO%3FM%40OBO%40O%3FOBO%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOCO%3FMAOCOAO%3FOEMCOAMCOEOEMAOGMEOEMEMGOEMIMEMIOGKIMGMIMGMIKKMIMKKKMKKIKKKIKOKKKKKOKKIOKKIOKMIOIOIMIOGMIQGOIOGQGOIQGOGQEQGQEQGOEQEQEQEUEQCQESCOEUAQCQCUCQCQAUAQCUAQ%3FUAQAU%3FQAS%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=cW4LBGB5yD4IUtwcVX6jP4AytX8=) Waitomo, Waikato #### What's nearby - Woodlyn Park \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre \- 19 min walk \- 1.1 miles - Caveworld \- 2 min drive \- 1.2 miles - Waitomo Glowworm Caves \- 2 min drive \- 1.4 miles - Aranui Cave \- 5 min drive \- 2.9 miles #### Getting around - Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 54 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Waitomo Homestead - ‬9 min drive - ‪Roselands Farm and Garden Restaurant - ‬10 min drive - ‪The Big Apple - ‬9 min drive - ‪Bosco Café - ‬15 min drive - ‪Waitomo General Store - ‬16 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Effort Unit Waitanic Park Waitomo Woodlyn Park pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Effort Unit Waitanic Park Waitomo Woodlyn Park? ### How much is parking at Effort Unit Waitanic Park Waitomo Woodlyn Park? ### What time is check-in at Effort Unit Waitanic Park Waitomo Woodlyn Park? ### What time is check-out at Effort Unit Waitanic Park Waitomo Woodlyn Park? ### Where is Effort Unit Waitanic Park Waitomo Woodlyn Park located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Effort Unit Waitanic Park Waitomo Woodlyn Park Reviews ## Reviews All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 6.0 Cleanliness ### 9.0 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Hannah P. 29 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location #### Thank you Thank you for letting us stay. Was a good place to book for an unexpected trip. ##### Hannah P. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### natalie r. 22 Oct 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness 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 ##### natalie r. 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