Marvel at the world-renowned phenomenon of glowworms illuminating your way through the glowworm grotto in Waitomo and explore the caves formed over 30 million years ago - Watch as glowworms illuminate the glowworm grotto on your 45 minute boat tour of the Waitomo Caves - the Tour is led by an experienced guide who'll share the history and local Maori legends surrounding the cave - This is one of the must-see natural phenomenons in New Zealand, famed around the world.
The glowworm, Arachnocampa luminosa, is unique to New Zealand. Thousands of these tiny creatures radiate their unmistakable luminescent light as our expert guides provide informative commentary on the Caves' historical and geological significance.
Waitomo Glowworm Caves are a must see for any traveller. Enjoy the world famous boat ride under thousands of magical glowworms and become a part of over 120 years of cultural and natural history.
THE BOAT RIDE
Marvel at Mother Nature's light display as you glide silently through the starry wonderland of the Glowworm Grotto. Meander underground along the Waitomo River and gaze in silence at the myriad of glow worm lights that make up the Glowworm Grotto. As you enter this galaxy of tiny living lights, you'll immediately experience a serene ambience and be fascinated and intrigued by tiny glowworms that light your way.
All photography is strictly forbidden
Unfortunately there is no wheelchair access
No smoking, food, drink or litter permitted inside the caves
Why not combine this tour with a tour of Hobbiton Movie Set, where they filmed The Lord of The Rings and The Hobbit!
Catégorie:Sac de Voyage; Fonction Première:Usage quotidien,Portable; Matériau:Tissu Oxford; Fonction:Durable,Voyage,Rangement de Voyage,Multifonctionnel,Vestimentaire,Portable,Etanche; date d'inscription:05/05/2022
All the fun of the Shotover Canyon Combo, with a slight twist…the Skippers Canyon road!
Getting to the Shotover River is half the fun with the narrow, winding and tight corners of the Skippers Canyon road. This road will have you on the edge of your seat as you take the journey that the gold miners did years’ before deep into Skipper Canyon.
The launch point at deep creek may be a relief as you meet your expert guides to begin the white-water rafting tour. You will paddle your way down grade 3 – 5 rapids before finishing at Arthurs Point where the famous Shotover Jet awaits. Increase the pace as you speed through the lower section of the Shotover Canyons with Queenstown’s most popular jet boat ride. Then top it all off by playing with gravity and choosing one of the 70 jump styles at Shotover Canyon Swing!
YOU SHOULD BRING:
Swim wear
Towel
Closed and secure shoes for the swing
Warm clothes during winter periods
Very near the Sagrada Família, you'll find an art-nouveau gem, the Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau. Designed by the architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner, it was built between 1905 and 1930.
After housing the Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau (one of Europe's oldest healthcare centres) for more than eight decades, a restoration project commenced on the old pavilions in 2009. This process has restored the beauty of one of the iconic works of Catalonia's home-grown art nouveau, modernisme.
The tour begins in the exhibition space in the Sant Salvador Pavilion takes you on a journey throughthe history of medicine in Barcelona. The upper floor of the building concentrates particularly on the figure and work of Lluís Domènech i Montaner. Sant Salvador Pavilion marks the start of a recommended route around the outdoor spaces of the Art Nouveau Site that reproduce the garden city model designed in the early 20th century.
You can also enter the Sant Rafael Pavilion and see its interior, moreover, you can take the underground tunnels communicating the various buildings and visit the most representative heritage spaces of the Administration Pavilion.
