Waitomo Caves

Explore the magical Ruakuri Cave and Waitomo Glowworm Caves with expert local guides and save 3% when you book both together.

Journey through Ruakuri Cave’s twisting passages, crystal-lined walls, and flowing streams on a 1.5-hour guided tour with just 14 people.

Glide silently on a boat beneath thousands of glowworms lighting up the cave ceiling, on a 45-minute tour led by a local Māori guide.

Enjoy an exclusive small-group Waitomo cave adventure with private access, away from the crowds, led by an expert local guide.

Gear up with helmet, headlamp, boots, and warm clothing before venturing underground to explore hidden limestone passages and glowworm-lit chambers.

Trek through underground streams, climb over boulders, and see stalactites and stalagmites while hearing captivating Māori legends and geological insights.

End your journey with hot drinks, cookies, and a chance to relax after your adventure, with free photos to remember the day.

Take a 1-hour guided tour of Aranui Cave, featuring fragile limestone formations and deep-rooted Māori stories.

Explore quiet, narrow passages filled with beautiful stalactites in shades of pink, brown, and white.

Listen to your knowledgeable guide share Māori myths and the story of Ruruku Aranui, the cave’s discoverer.

Go on a 5-hour black water rafting adventure at Ruakarui Cave, complete with abseiling, ziplining, tubing, and glowworms.

Abseil 35m into the cave, zipline through glowworm tunnels, and tube along fast-flowing underground waters.

Your expert guide will provide instructions, safety tips, and fascinating insights on the cave’s formations and glowworms.

Take a short break to enjoy a snack, then finish your adventure with a warm shower and comforting soup after an unforgettable multi-activity experience.

Join a 3-hour black water rafting adventure in Ruakuri Cave, combining underground tubing, small waterfall jumps, and magical glowworm displays.

Float beneath a glittering glowworm ceiling, weave through limestone passages, and take the plunge off low, safe waterfalls.

Learn about Maori myths, the glowworm’s unique life cycle, and caving techniques from your knowledgeable guide during the journey.

Pause mid-tour for complimentary snacks, then return to The Base for a hot shower after an unforgettable glowworm-lit rafting journey.

Opt for the 5-hour black water rafting tour for a bigger challenge, featuring added thrills like abseiling, ziplining, and scaling underground waterfalls.

Experience the Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Glowworm Caves on a full-day tour from Auckland with an expert guide for company.

Explore Hobbit Holes, The Mill, and other film locations on a guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set, ending with a complimentary drink at the Green Dragon Inn.

Take a guided walk through ancient caves and enjoy a serene boat ride under thousands of luminescent glowworms at the Waitomo Glowworm Cave.

Opt for a private tour to explore at your own pace, or join a shared tour with lunch for a relaxed, all-in-one day without worrying about meals.

Enjoy an intimate Okohua Glowworm Cave adventure with black water rafting and expert-guided exploration.

See limestone chambers and glowworm-lit passages on a 3.5-hour small-group tour limited to just 6 people.

Float through underground rivers on a black water rafting experience and learn about cave geology and glowworms from your guide.

Warm up in the cedar hot tub after your adventure and take home memories of a unique Waitomo cave experience.