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Waitomo Big Bird Retreat

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Exterior
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Room

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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
  • Airport, Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)
    ‪60 min drive‬

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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Amenities

Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available

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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

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

  • Caveworld - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Woodlyn Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Altura Gardens & Wildlife Park - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Aranui Cave - 4 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Stoked Eatery - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Wheels Roadhouse Cafeteria, Te Kuiti - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bosco Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Golden Lantern Takeaways - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Roselands Farm and Garden Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waitomo Big Bird Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this 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.)