TheNgārua Caves are a series oflimestone caves in theTākaka Hill range south ofAbel Tasman National Park.
The caves are located close to Takaka Hill's summit, adjacent toState Highway 60 as it winds its way over theTakaka Hill betweenMotueka andUpper Takaka. Scheduled tours suitable for people of all ages are provided by a commercial operator from the car park and cafe situated at the cave entrance. The caves cannot be visited unattended.[1]
Ngārua Caves contain a variety of cave formations along a comfortable 300 metres (980 ft) walkway through the caves, as well as notable displays ofMoa bones remaining in the caves. Ngārua Caves is listed as one of the "101 Must-Do's for Kiwis".[2]
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