New Zealand
New Zealand’s deepest cave shaft is surrounded by a surreal forest that looks like it’s straight out of Lord of the Rings.
Dropping 183 meters, Harwoods Hole is the deepest vertical shaft in New Zealand and the entrance to one of the country’s most impressive cave systems. While exploring the cave itself is an adventure reserved for advanced spelunkers, paying a visit to this natural wonder is easily manageable by almost anyone. A 2.2 km walk works its way through a fantastical, moss-covered beech forest leads to a boulder-strewn amphitheatre that you must climb over (so be sure to wear good shoes) to reach the lookout point. Since you can’t actually see down the shaft from up close, and the lack of any fences at the opening, you should admire this beautiful landscape from a distance and not attempt to get close to the edge.
We currently do not offer any route with this sightseeing stop.
But you can request your own route or contact us.
Make changes to your booking or cancel your reservation up to 24 hours before departure and get a full refund.
If you have any questions, here are the answers.
Daytrip is a platform that connects you with local drivers who will transport you door-to-door, from one city to the next. We also give you the opportunity to explore sights/attractions along the way. We drive, you discover.
All Daytrip bookings are one way. If you need a return trip on a different date, simply book this as a separate one-way trip. For a same-day excursion, please request a custom trip. If you plan to stay more than a couple hours, we still recommend booking two one way trips so you're not paying a driver for waiting.
For Daytrip’s private service, you can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before departure. For the Daytrip Pool shared shuttle, we offer 3 ticket options when booking: Non-refundable, Flexible with cancellations 24-hours before departure, and Super-flexible with cancellations up to 15-minutes before departure. While you can cancel your booking for a full refund up to 24 hours in advance, changes requested under 36 hours are subject to driver availability, especially in the high season.
Simply choose your origin and destination via our homepage and enter your departure date and time. Browse and add sightseeing stops along the way by following the booking instructions provided on screen. It's a simple, easy, and fun way to book your next adventure! And if you don’t see your desired route on our website, you can request a custom trip. You can even book without knowing your exact pick-up or drop-off address - we let you add these later!
Each passenger is allowed one large bag (29" x 21" x 11" / 74 x 53 x 28 cm) and one small bag (22" x 14" x 9" / 56 x 36 x 23 cm). Luxury sedans can only accommodate 2 large bags. We always send the vehicle that is the best fit for you and your luggage, so make sure to select the actual amount of luggage you are traveling with when booking. If you have oversized luggage, or are unsure if your luggage will fit, contact us.
Everywhere except the USA, drivers will supply appropriate child seats (just let us know during booking). In the USA, certain states require you to supply your own child seats.