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Waitomo Caves brochure
The Waitomo Caves were reserved in 1906, and they remain a major and significant tourist attraction.
Film: Queen's visit to Waitomo Caves and Karapiro, 1954
The Royal couple walk through the bush and up into the caves. Then we cut to the hydro dam powerhouse where the couple are shown how it all works.
Caves model at the Centennial Exhibition
Model of Waitomo Caves from the Centennial Exhibition
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