Ngarua Caves

Ngarua Caves are a series of limestone caves located in the Takaka Hill range south of Abel Tasman National Park in New Zealand. The caves are located close to Takaka Hill's summit, adjacent to State Highway 60 as it winds its way over the Takaka Hill between Motueka and Upper Takaka. The caves are a popular tourist attraction and are listed as one of the "101 Must-Do's for Kiwis". The caves contain a variety of cave formations along a comfortable 300 metres (980 ft) walkway through the caves, a

The tour is wonderfully laid back and includes moa bones and spectacular limestone and marble formations.

The caves are open daily throughout summer and offer guided cave tours hourly from 10am-4pm. During the winter months (June to August), bookings are essential. The tours are suitable for people of all ages and are provided by a commercial operator from the car park and cafe situated at the cave entrance. The cave formations are a result of the limestone being dissolved by water over millions of years, creating stalactites, stalagmites, and other unique formations. Visitors to Ngarua Caves can expect to see a variety of cave formations, including stalactites and stalagmites, as well as unique limestone and marble formations. The caves are a great place to learn about the geological history of the area and the formation of limestone caves.

In conclusion, Ngarua Caves are a popular tourist attraction in New Zealand, offering visitors the opportunity to explore a series of limestone caves with unique formations and displays of Moa bones. The tours are suitable for people of all ages and are provided by a commercial operator from the car park and cafe situated at the cave entrance. Visitors can expect to see a variety of cave formations, including stalactites and stalagmites, as well as unique limestone and marble formations.