🦇 Ruakuri Cave

New Zealand · Oceania · 38.27°S, 175.08°E

Ruakuri Cave is one of the longer caves in the Waitomo area of New Zealand. It was first discovered by local Māori between 400 and 500 years ago. The name Te Ruakuri, or "The Den of Dogs" was given to the surrounding area when wild dogs were discovered living in the entrance of the cave.

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Quick facts

Country	New Zealand
Continent / region	Oceania
Coordinates (approx.)	38.27°S, 175.08°E · view on map

Ruakuri Cave is located in New Zealand, in Oceania.

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