Titiwai: learn a new language under Waitomo's living lights. Photo / Supplied
They say the best way to learn a language is through total immersion. It's an opportunity to throw yourself in the deep end and learn new words in a unique context.
So, what better place to pick up or practice your te reo Māori than underneath the living lights of
Waitomo?
For the first time in 130 years, Waitomo Caves will be running tours completely in te reo Māori. Tours of the underground titiwai (glow worms) will cater to manuhiri with all levels of proficiency but are aimed towards those wanting to pick up kupu kupu in the caves.
From 13 to 19 September, throughout te Wiki o te reo Māori, visitors will be invited to take the classic subterranean tour, with a te reo twist.
You'll hear Korero of how the networks were first explored in the 1800s by local chief Tane Tinorau, all in te reo along with an English translation.
