THE WAITOMO CAVE.
NEW SCENIC WONDER DISCOVERED. [by telegbaph — mass association- ] HAMILTON, 24th October. The newly discovered cave at Waitomo , has been further explored, and is considered to be one of the greatest scenic wonders of New Zealand. The entrance is a natural arch in a perpendicular cliff leading into a, chamber two hundred yards long. Thence a passage six feet wide and one hundred and twenty yards long leads to another wide floor, where there is a roaring torrent. Beyond this are numerous stalactite tunnels leading into great white chambers full of all stalactite formations. This cave, hitherto known only to old Maoris, will now be opened to tourists.
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Evening Post, Volume LXVIII, Issue 100, 25 October 1904, Page 5
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110THE WAITOMO CAVE. Evening Post, Volume LXVIII, Issue 100, 25 October 1904, Page 5
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