Anyone planning on doing anything in the Waitomo area should stay at Rachel and Angus's place. It is such a lovely cabin with modern design and amenities. Angus was super helpful with getting us settled in and answering all of our questions. Just make sure on entering the driveway to keep going up the winding road as the cabin is at the end (host had good info on this). Be sure to go down to their private glowworm grotto during the evening as it is easily comparable to any of the paid tour/cave experiences in the area. Highly recommended!