If your trip to Waitomo Caves is all booked but your travel itinerary is a bit on the empty side, we can give you a few hints and tips.Keep yourself on the move by exploring Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Altura Gardens & Wildlife Park. If you still have plenty of energy and space on that itinerary, Aranui Cave is also calling your name.

With some terrific road trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to experience everything that Te Awamutu, 25 miles away, has to offer. Among the first stops you make here ought to be Alphra Lavenders, Te Awamutu Museum and St Paul’s Church. Locals will also probably point you in the direction of Cambridge, 35 miles away. If you only have time for one attraction here, make sure it’s Cambridge Raceway. (But we’d also recommend Cambridge Farmers’ Market and Cambridge Museum.)

A rental car allows you to get around the best sights easily in Waitomo Caves. If you’re traveling on a shoestring and want to stretch your budget, a mini or a compact is a great choice. These zippy cars are economical to run and a cinch to park. If you’re traveling with the family, a full-size car or an SUV will give you enough space to stretch your legs.

Sometimes it’s all about the journey, which makes your car choice important. If you’re about to head off on an amazing road trip around Waitomo Caves, a robust and stylish SUV could be your perfect match. If you’re hoping for the cheapest possible price and plan to stick to city driving, a budget compact is a smart pick. All you need to do is decide what’s the best fit, throw your bags in the back seat, and hit the highway.

Stay on the left-hand side of the road in Waitomo Caves. If you’re planning to rent a car here, take note that the steering wheel will be on the right. It could take a bit to get the hang of!

No, you shouldn’t run into trouble getting a parking spot in Waitomo Caves. With loads of places to leave your rental car, discovering the sights of this destination is a cinch.

Most residential areas in the city of Waitomo Caves have a 40km/h speed limit. Outside these areas, the speed limits usually range between 50km/h and 100km/h.

Normally your chosen rental car company will charge the fined amount to your credit card, including local surcharges and taxes. Otherwise, they may share your contact details with the relevant local law enforcement agency, who’ll then issue a fine straight to you.

As is the case in many places, standard cell phone usage is prohibited while driving a car in Waitomo Caves. However, there is an exception for hands-free or Bluetooth functions. Just ensure you maintain focus on the road.

The legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limit while driving in Waitomo Caves is 0.05%. If you’re planning a big night out, leave your rental car behind and organize some other way of getting home instead.

No, so don’t risk a fine by doing it. In Waitomo Caves, red means stop, with no exceptions. When approaching traffic lights, always drive at a safe speed so you can easily stop when you need to.

Seat belts should always be worn in Waitomo District. Having said that, this rule may not apply for certain vehicles, such as those used by public transportation networks.