We booked a whole day tour with Grayline to go to Waitomo cave. No photography allowed, but it was quite mesmerizing (although it covers just a small area).
The rest of the group visited the Agrodome, but we chose to have a dip at the Polynesian Spa. The varying temperature of the pools provides a good spa experience. But I always prefer to stay in the warmer pools.
Highlight of the day was a visit to Te Puia, home of New Zealand’s Maori Arts and Crafts. There was a short Maori Cultural Performance. Highlights include a welcome Powhiri, Haka, Poi Dance and Stick Games.
Perhaps our karma was really good, the geysers were spilling its heart out while we were there. 🙂
And these boiling mud puddles was claimed to be good for the skin, and one can purchase some at the souvenir shop (of course lah.)
Splashes of Colours 
January 25, 2012 at 3:06 am
I also went to Waitomo where we did the black water rafting in the glowworm caves and the company took photos for us with a waterproof camera, you can see some of them on my blog post about it here:
http://roryinnewzealand.wordpress.com/2011/10/18/day-12-taupo-to-national-park/