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Display room at the Waitomo Caves Museum featuring exhibits and educational collections

EDUCATION & SCHOOLS

EDUCATION RESOURCES

Discover Waitomo’s wonders through our Education Centre. From glowworm biology to hands-on geology, students enjoy interactive, curriculum-linked learning in the heart of the caves. Our programmes also explore Māori artefacts and stories, connecting culture, history, and science to the unique Waitomo environment.

EDUCATION PROGRAMME COST

Education services are available at a special rate of $5.50 per student for daycare, primary and secondary, offering access to our curriculum-linked programmes and museum facilities.

$11.00 for Polytech and university in NZ.

 

Overseas Polytech and unis to enquire for pricing

We also focus on the region’s incredible native wildlife, from glowworms and cave-dwelling species to iconic taonga such as kiwi, tuatara, and wētā.

 

Students explore how these unique creatures have adapted to their environments, the challenges they face, and the vital conservation work being carried out to protect them.

EDUCATION ROOM GALLERY

MAKING YOUR BOOKING

School group rates are available, with teachers and supervisors free of charge in line with Ministry of Education guidelines. Get in touch with us directly to confirm details and discuss tailored programme options for your class.

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WAITOMO CAVES
MUSEUM & DISCOVERY
CENTRE

Waitomo Caves Museum & Discovery Centre
21 Waitomo Village Road, Waitomo Caves Village
PO Box 12, Waitomo Caves, Waitomo 3943
Phone: +64 7 878 7640 (ext. 1)
Email: info@waitomodiscovery.org

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