Karamu Caves are an amazing limestone cave system based in the heart of Waikato farmland.
View large caverns, see the glowworms, scramble through tunnels and witness amazing formations that are millions of years old. Whether you want to get wet, stay dry, do some squeezes, have a team building experience, or learn something new - there are options for everyone.
Suited for ages 8 and up, reasonable level of fitness required, the Caves are open to visit from November to July.
Trips can run as a full or half day. Can be included as an off-site camp activity.
PLEASE BE ADVISED
Due to land access closures we can only offer this activity between 1 Nov - 31 July.
View large caverns, see the glowworms, scramble through tunnels and witness amazing formations that are millions of years old. Whether you want to get wet, stay dry, do some squeezes, have a team building experience, or learn something new - there are options for everyone.
Suited for ages 8 and up, reasonable level of fitness required, the Caves are open to visit from November to July.
Trips can run as a full or half day. Can be included as an off-site camp activity.
PLEASE BE ADVISED
Due to land access closures we can only offer this activity between 1 Nov - 31 July.
What we offer
Karamu JourneyA (sometimes) muddy adventure that will have you trying out some cave scrambles, climbs, squeezes and partake in some ‘lights out’ moments.
A fun and challenging adventure for you and your group, you will come away exhilarated and buzzing about what you have seen and done. This activity is usually run with Karamu Climb and Abseil and is the Caving element of our best adventure day “Karamu Adventure” - climb/abseil/cave. |
Karamu ExperienceDo you want to learn about Karst Landscapes and cave formation?
Who is the Capellirallus Karamu? Who are the Titiwai that live here? If you want to explore the caves and learn all about the amazing Karamu caves - then the Karamu Experience is for you. Spend time underground learning about the amazing history, geology and ecology of our wonderful cave. Based in Karamu - near Pirongia Forest Park. |
Unit StandardsFor Unit Standards, we can deliver and assess, or support your school if you have consent to assess. We are an authorized and registered Adventure Activity Operator with Worksafe, and our Safety Audit is Certified by AdventureMark.
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Location
Karamu, Te Pahu, near Hamilton, Waikato
First Step Outdoors is one of just 2 Outdoor Experience companies to have access to these private caves., under farmland near Pirongia Forest Park.
Our experience starts with a 20 minute walk over farmland before we descend into the caves. As we walk through the tunnels and caverns you will learn about the amazing rock formations. You can opt to crawl through the squeezes
Our experience starts with a 20 minute walk over farmland before we descend into the caves. As we walk through the tunnels and caverns you will learn about the amazing rock formations. You can opt to crawl through the squeezes
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