Ngarua Caves — Attraction in South Island

If you're looking for a subterranean adventure that's both fun and educational, then the Ngarua Caves are the place for you! Located just off State Highway 60 on Tākaka Hill, this natural treasure of New Zealand is accessible to most and a great experience for all.

The guided cave tours are a must-see attraction, where you can marvel at the stunning stalactites, stalagmites, cave coral, moa bones, and more. The knowledgeable and friendly tour guide makes the experience truly personalised, providing you with a fascinating insight into the history of these amazing caves.

What's more, the small group sizes make the entire experience feel cosy and friendly, without feeling rushed. The views and the history of the Ngarua Caves are simply breathtaking and leave you with a sense of awe at the natural beauty of New Zealand.

If you're looking to make a day of it, why not pop into the little cafe overlooking Abel Tasman National Park for a coffee? It's the perfect spot to relax and take in the stunning scenery after your underground adventure.

Overall, the Ngarua Caves provide an unforgettable experience for visitors to the North of the South Island. With its knowledgeable guides, stunning natural beauty, and cosy atmosphere, this is a must-visit attraction that will leave you with lasting memories. Don't miss out on this spectacular...

We experienced the worst and rudest customer service ever here today. We had booked entry for 4 people via email the day before, confirmed in writing by Janet. We turned up 10 minutes prior to the tour and were rudely told that the tour was full. We had just witnessed the staff member being extremely rude to the previous customers, who had booked via phone but when they arrived were told that didn’t matter they couldn’t go in and “we don’t always get what we want and sometimes you have to accept that.” I tried explaining that we had booked and I had the confirmation email on my phone, but to no avail. She pretty much just shouted at me, told me to stop complaining. When I tried to book for the next tour, Janet had turned up. The rude staff member accused me and others of being abusive towards her. I defended myself saying that wasn’t the case at all, nobody had ‘abused’ her, I was just disappointed that we had booked and then we’re told that didn’t mean anything. I showed Janet her email confirmation; to which she replied, “That’s just the way it is.” No apology. Just rudeness and actual abuse from the staff member which was completely uncalled for and completely inexcusable. Appalling customer service. My kids went away disappointed and I’m appalled at the way I (and others)...

Absolutely beautiful place. Already an awesome view when driving down there. Nice cafe with good coffee and great service. Tour guide was really passionate and was very knowledgeable. Caves inside absolutely stunning, did not expect it to be this great. They had lights in there so you could see and also takes pictures. We came down there again on our way back. We stoped there cause the road was blocked due to construction and we had to wait a couple of hours. Just as we were standing there thinking what to do, the gate was opened. The lady said that they were normally closed but because of the road work they were open so people could at least get a cup of coffee. The lady recognized us from a couple of days ago. We were thankful and off course we came down for a snack and cup of coffee. There were not that many people but I think it was really special that they still opened it up, you guys have...