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Waitomo Big Bird Retreat

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A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a green landscape with trees and a hill.
Exterior
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a refrigerator, and a view of a garden through a door.
A yellow house with a white fence in front, surrounded by lush greenery and a large flowering tree.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good
With space for 10 guests, this vacation home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It is situated near Caveworld and Waitomo Glowworm Caves.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Waitomo Glowworm Caves
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Waitomo, Waikato
  • Place, Caveworld
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Waitomo Glowworm Caves
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Woodlyn Park
    ‪18 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Main

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Twin

2 Single Beds

Twin (2)

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

2nd Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Waitomo Big Bird Retreat

Holiday Accommodation - Warm, 3 bedroomed 1960's house in Waitomo Village. Perfect little Retreat away with privacy, views, 2 bathrooms and within walking distance to HuHu Cafe (best in Waikato), General Store, Museum, Waitomo Hotel, Tomo Bar, Pizzeria, Day Spa and Waitomo Glow-worm Cave. Large Deck catches all day sun and plenty of garden area for children. FREE Wifi, with all amenities for a comfortable stay while discovering the "charm" of Waitomo adventures. Your stay includes a FREE tour of our Petting Farm (7km) away with Large Birds and Miniature Rare-Breed Animals at 17 Waitomo Caves Road, Hangatiki.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9479084
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

About the area

Waitomo Caves

Waitomo Caves is home to this holiday home. Kiwi House Native Bird Park is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Huipūtea Reserve.
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Waitomo, Waikato

What's nearby

  • Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Caveworld - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Woodlyn Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mystery Creek Events Centre - 53 min drive - 81.0 km

Getting around

  • Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Waitomo Homestead - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bosco Café - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Long Black Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪King Street Kitchen - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Sunrise Bakery - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waitomo Big Bird Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Waitomo Big Bird Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waitomo Big Bird Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waitomo Big Bird Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waitomo Big Bird Retreat located?

Situated in Waitomo Caves, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre and Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Caveworld and Woodlyn Park are also within 15 minutes.

About the host

Your host

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We are 4th generation New Zealanders who have lived and worked in Waitomo area for 50 yrs. Now retired, we enjoy hosting visitors to our area and sharing a little of our farm interests with animal lovers. We have over 70 Miniature Animals, and Large Birds (Ostrich, Emu and our Giant Nth Island Moa).

Why they chose this property

Waitomo Village is a quaint little area with the Glow-worm Caves visited by people from all around the world. Relax & Enjoy a quiet little area, no traffic, high rise buildings or stress.

What makes this property unique

Our Petting Farm 7km away is a little Haven for animal lovers. FREE TOUR includes walking with an Ostrich, Emu walkabout, Alpaca & Llama, Miniature Horses, Donkey, Miniature Munchkin Kittens, Mini-Dogs, (Puppies in season), Miniature Cattle, and Swiss Valais BlackNose Sheep (known as the Most Lovable Sheep in the World.)
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