# Woodlyn Park Waitomo, Waikato · Mapped: on the map. It has not cleared the selection standard yet, so read it as coverage, not a recommendation. - Page: https://mindreachgetaways.com/nz/waitomo/wellness-retreat/woodlyn-park - Book direct: https://www.woodlynpark.co.nz/ - Find it in Maps: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Woodlyn%20Park%2C%201177%20Waitomo%20Valley%20Road%2C%20Waitomo%2C%20Waikato%2C%20New%20Zealand ## Our read You sleep close to the weather, and it stays small enough to feel like a house rather than a hotel. ## Come here for - Being told what happens next, instead of planning it - Staying somewhere that takes its land seriously - Small groups and solo travellers who dislike crowds - Sleeping outdoors without giving up a real bed ## Skip it if - You want resort scale, with several restaurants and a crowd to disappear into - You would rather improvise your days than follow a timetable ## The place Woodlyn Park is a world-unique motel stay two minutes from the Waitomo Glow Worm Caves on New Zealand's North Island. Ten self-contained units across ten rolling acres let guests sleep in a decommissioned Bristol Freighter plane, the multi-deck Waitanic ship, the Waitomo Express train cabin, underground cave motels, or classic motel rooms. Each built from recycled materials with private kitchens and ensuites. Winner of a World Innovation Award and featured among distinctive global stays, Woodlyn Park pairs quirky architecture with a practical base for glow worm tours, blackwater rafting, caving, and Waikato day trips. The property hosts Billy Black's Kiwi Culture Show (minimum group size applies) and helps guests book Waitomo activities from the front desk. Book direct on woodlynpark.co.nz for the lowest rate. ## What it is like - Sleep in a plane, train, or ship: Ten world-unique units. Bristol Freighter plane, Waitanic ship, Waitomo Express train, and cave motels. On ten acres near Waitomo. - Two minutes from glow worm caves: The closest motel to Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, ideal as a base for caving, rafting, and village dining. - Waitanic ship suites: Five decks of ship accommodation including Captain's Unit and Olympic stern suite. - Underground cave motels: Hill cave units built underground with self-contained kitchens and ensuites. - Kiwi Culture Show: Billy Black Woolman hosts the on-property Kiwi Culture Show for qualifying groups. ## Ways to stay - Waitanic Ship Suite · Rates on website · https://www.woodlynpark.co.nz/ - Plane or Train Unit · Rates on website · https://www.woodlynpark.co.nz/ - Cave Motel · Rates on website · https://www.woodlynpark.co.nz/ ## Best seasons - Year-round base for Waitomo caving and glow worm experiences - Book early for school holidays and peak Auckland getaway weekends ## Stay lengths - 1-night Waitomo caves stopover - 2-night Waikato exploration base - North Island road-trip segment between Auckland and Rotorua ## Getting there 1177 Waitomo Valley Road, RD7 Otorohanga 3977, New Zealand. About 2.5 hours drive from Auckland, 2 hours from Rotorua. Most guests self-drive; call +64 7 878 6666 for directions. ## Questions **Where is Woodlyn Park?** Woodlyn Park is at 1177 Waitomo Valley Road, RD7 Otorohanga 3977, New Zealand. About two minutes from the Waitomo Glow Worm Caves and Waitomo Village. **What makes the units unique?** Ten self-contained motel units include a Bristol Freighter plane (Cockpit and Tail), the five-suite Waitanic ship, a Waitomo Express train cabin, two underground cave motels, and classic rooms. Many built from recycled planes, boats, and trains. **How far is Woodlyn Park from Auckland?** Roughly two and a half hours south of Auckland, two hours from Rotorua, on Waitomo Valley Road in the Waikato. **Do units have kitchens and bathrooms?** Yes. Units are self-contained with private ensuite bathrooms and kitchens, non-smoking rooms, and housekeeping as described on woodlynpark.co.nz. **How do I book?** Book direct at woodlynpark.co.nz for the lowest rate, call +64 7 878 6666, or email woodlynpark@gmail.com. MindReach sends travellers to you direct. We do not take bookings. **Can you help with Waitomo activities?** Yes. The activity desk can assist with blackwater rafting, caving, glow worm walks or boat rides, and other Waitomo experiences. **What is the Kiwi Culture Show?** Billy Black Woolman hosts the Kiwi Culture Show at Woodlyn Park's stage. Minimum group numbers apply. Contact the property for availability. **Is Woodlyn Park the closest motel to the glow worm caves?** Woodlyn Park advertises itself as the closest motel to the Waitomo Glow Worm Caves, about two minutes away on Waitomo Valley Road. ## How far to trust this Written from what the property publishes. Not yet checked by hand. Confirm on their site before you book. MindReach Getaways does not take the booking. You book with the property.