Aranui Limestone Cave Tourist Waitomo Caves Waikato NZ
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A tourist in the Aranui Limestone Cave at the Waitomo Caves in Waikato on the North Island of NZ, takes a picture of the stalactites and stalagmites on the interior of the cave.

As a tourist explores the interior of the Aranui Limestone Cave at the Waitomo Caves in Waikato, NZ, he stops and takes pictures of the interesting formations. Stalactites and stalagmites, limestone and coral formations decorate the walls of the Aranui Limestone Cave, some which resemble that of icicles as they hang from the ceiling.

A guide will take tourists through the Aranui Limestone Cave where they walk along boardwalks into the narrow chambers to see these fascinating cave formations. The first cavern in the Aranui Cave is named the Butcher Shop as this is where it was discovered by a Maori pig-hunter. The Cathedral Majestic, the Temple of Peace and the Eastern Scene are other attractions to see while visiting the Waitomo Caves.

The Aranui Limestone Cave has the largest stalactites of all the Waitomo Caves, one which is 2.5 tons in weight and 6 meters long. Every tourist who has visited the Waitomo Caves in Waikato on the North Island of NZ are not disappointed by their uniqueness and stunning interior.

Aranui Limestone Cave at Waitomo Caves, Waikato, North Island, New Zealand.