Title: Ngarua Caves in Takaka Hill - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Ngarua Caves Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Ngarua-Caves-Hotels.0-l6281774-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Takaka Hill](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Takaka-Hill.d6284920.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Ngarua Caves Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Ngarua-Caves.d6281774.Car-Rental-Guide)[Takaka Hill Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Takaka-Hill.d6284920.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Ngarua Caves Tours and Activities ![We took a tour through the Ngarua Caves which had Moa bones in them (an extinct flightless bird that was up to 100 ft tall). Was really cool to see](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6284920/7c435a62-07ac-4246-a6dd-49e812cb0e59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![We took a tour through the Ngarua Caves which had Moa bones in them (an extinct flightless bird that was up to 100 ft tall). Was really cool to see](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6284920/7c435a62-07ac-4246-a6dd-49e812cb0e59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Cathedral at the Ngarua Caves - stunning! We drove up there on a rainy day but imagine on a good day the views are amazing too. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6284920/d8d6e2e6-b1da-42d7-81a0-647a45d48862.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Ngarua Caves Activities [Takaka Hill travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Takaka-Hill.dx6284920) --- --- ### Popular places to visit ![Such a peaceful place. Especially lucky when you get there in the morning, the sun just coming out from behind the clouds and no one around!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/8350/12338511-c92f-431f-96cd-cb6cebf78b57.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Te Waikoropupu Springs Explore the great outdoors at Te Waikoropupu Springs, a lovely green space in Takaka. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.ca/Te-Waikoropupu-Springs-Takaka.d6112826.Vacation-Attraction) #### Riuwaka Resurgence Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Riuwaka Resurgence during your travels in Riwaka. Amble within the gardens or visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Riuwaka-Resurgence-Riwaka.d553248634015621211.Vacation-Attraction) #### Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park Explore the great outdoors at Kaiteriteri Mountain Bike Park, a lovely green space in Kaiteriteri. Amble within the gardens or visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Kaiteriteri-Mountain-Bike-Park-Kaiteriteri.d6270704.Vacation-Attraction) #### Abel Tasman Paddleboarding Enjoy an outing to Abel Tasman Paddleboarding during your stay in Kaiteriteri. Amble within the gardens or visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Abel-Tasman-Paddleboarding-Kaiteriteri.d553248621532610474.Vacation-Attraction) #### Motueka District Museum You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Motueka District Museum during your trip to Motueka. Wander around the gardens in this relaxing area, or simply enjoy its wineries. [](https://expedia.ca/Motueka-District-Museum-Motueka.d6112814.Vacation-Attraction) #### Skydive Abel Tasman Catch an event at Skydive Abel Tasman during your trip to Motueka. Visit the spas in this relaxing area, or simply enjoy its wineries. 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