Te Kuiti Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Picturesque green hills landscape panorama
Picturesque green hills landscape panorama
Rolling green hills with limestone rock formations dotting the landscape in Waitomo, Waitanguru, Te Kuiti, Waikato, New Zealand. The unique landscape is a popular tourist destination.
Rolling green hills with limestone rock formations dotting the landscape in Waitomo, Waitanguru, Te Kuiti, Waikato, New Zealand. The unique landscape is a popular tourist destination.

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Waitomo Lodge

Waitomo Lodge

2 out of 5
62 Te Kumi Rd Te Kuiti Waikato
The price is NZ$179 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$179
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Te Kuiti. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (248 reviews)
Clean large room. Excellent restaurant at train station.

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Waitomo Lodge
Mel's Retreat - Deluxe Family Room with Disability Access

Mel's Retreat - Deluxe Family Room with Disability Access

2 out of 5
Te Kūiti Waikato Region
The price is NZ$285 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
NZ$285
12 Feb - 13 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Te Kuiti. Enjoy air conditioning and a hot tub. Popular attractions Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro and Big Shearer are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Everything about this place is wonderful. Very clean and tidy with so many convenient amenities. The outdoor grill area, also with fridge and pizza oven are great!Thanks, Mel, for creating a lovely space for travellers.

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

Mel's Retreat - Deluxe Family Room with Disability Access
Mel’s Retreat - Private Room & Ensuite

Mel’s Retreat - Private Room & Ensuite

Te Kuiti Waikato
The price is NZ$239 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
NZ$239
17 Feb - 18 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Te Kuiti. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a hot tub. Popular attractions Te Kuititanga-O-Nga-Whakaaro and Big Shearer are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
Mel’s Retreat was a very comfortable Suite to stay. Beautiful area, well furnished suite, and well worth the stay. Mel had more than one could ask for for a continental breakfast.Well worth the stay. Only thing I would comment on is it is a little tight for space.

Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025

Mel’s Retreat - Private Room & Ensuite
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Woodlyn Park

Woodlyn Park

3.5 out of 5
1177 Waitomo Valley Road Waitomo Caves Waikato
Stay at this aparthotel in Waitomo Caves. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Woodlyn Park ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (258 reviews)
Location was great, we stayed in the tail end of the plan, for tall people remember to bob down as we smacked our heads on a regular basis. Basic accommodation but it had a fridge, small kitchen area shower and toilet.

Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026

Woodlyn Park
Effort Unit Waitanic Park Waitomo Woodlyn Park

Effort Unit Waitanic Park Waitomo Woodlyn Park

Waitomo Waikato
Stay at this houseboat in Waitomo Caves. Enjoy a picnic area. Popular attractions Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Woodlyn Park are located nearby.
6/10 (2 reviews)
The room felt damp and smelt musky. The property required maintenance and updating. Fun for little kids. Power point for tv a worry, with cords not safely plugged in

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025

Effort Unit Waitanic Park Waitomo Woodlyn Park
Waitomo Woodlyn Park Waitanic Captains Unit S1

Waitomo Woodlyn Park Waitanic Captains Unit S1

Waitomo Waikato
Stay at this houseboat in Waitomo Caves. Enjoy patios. Popular attractions Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Woodlyn Park are located nearby.
6.6/10 (4 reviews)
Quirky fun place to stay for a night. Clean bedding and towels. Comfy beds.

Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

Waitomo Woodlyn Park Waitanic Captains Unit S1
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Activities

Reviews of Te Kuiti

3.9
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
5
5 - Excellent 28%
4 - Good
7
4 - Good 39%
3 - Okay
5
3 - Okay 28%
2 - Disappointing
1
2 - Disappointing 6%
1 - Terrible
0
1 - Terrible 0%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Pretty well-kept town

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveller

Obviously the prices are jacked up for the tourist $ and I would bypass it in future

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

A good place for a stopover - would recommend Panorama too. If one had more time there are activities nearby!

5/5 - Excellent

Thomas

We always love stopping atg Te Kuiti, the people are very friendly and the town is very clean.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Nice little town. Convenient location for Waitomo attractions. Good dining. Try Bosco cafe and Stoked Eatery.

3/5 - Okay

Ange

Had a bad breakfast at Boscos - my eggs were cold and they didn't care

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