Waitomo Cave System

GPTKB entity

Properties (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf cave system
gptkbp:accessibility accessible by road
wheelchair accessible areas available
gptkbp:accommodation available nearby
gptkbp:activities caving
guided tours
black water rafting
gptkbp:awards recognized for tourism excellence
gptkbp:climate subtropical
gptkbp:collectibility gift shops available
gptkbp:communityInvolvement local community engaged in preservation efforts
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Maori_heritage
gptkbp:educationalPrograms available for schools
gptkbp:environment karst landscape
underground river
gptkbp:environmentalImpact conservation efforts in place
gptkbp:established gptkb:Fred_Mace
1887
gptkbp:events annual festivals held nearby
gptkbp:features stalactites
stalagmites
glowworms
gptkbp:filmingLocation The Amazing Race
The Hobbit
The Last Samurai
gptkbp:geologicalFeatures limestone
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Waitomo Cave System
gptkbp:length approximately 60 kilometers
gptkbp:lighting natural glow from glowworms
gptkbp:localCuisine restaurants nearby offer local dishes
gptkbp:localEconomy supports local tourism industry
gptkbp:location gptkb:New_Zealand
gptkbp:managedBy gptkb:Department_of_Conservation
gptkbp:notableFeature gptkb:Aranui_Cave
gptkb:Ruakuri_Cave
gptkb:Glowworm_Cave
gptkbp:openingHours varies seasonally
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Waitomo_District
gptkbp:photography popular for cave photography
gptkbp:research geological studies conducted
gptkbp:safetyFeatures guided tours include safety equipment
gptkbp:seasonalActivities special events during summer
winter tours available
gptkbp:socialMedia popular_on_Instagram
gptkbp:ticket_sales varies by tour type
gptkbp:tourism popular tourist destination
gptkbp:transportation public transport options available
gptkbp:visitors gptkb:Waitomo_Glowworm_Caves_Visitor_Centre
gptkbp:wildlife various cave-dwelling species