Guided Tours

Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour

4.6/5(1,685)

Thomas H

Couple

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3 週間前

Firstly, The show was spectacular and I would highly reccomend it. Great performance and excellent actors. I must also unfortunatley comment on my experience with the headout app, which was abyssmal. Nowhere in the app or booking did it state that that the provided 'tickets' with QR codes and seat numbers were not the actual tickets for the show! I was turned away at the stage door and had to rush across the theatre to the box office and back to redeem the paper tickets they actually use at the stage doors. Very stressful and dissapointing.

Fiona M

Group

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3 日前

Ash is an absolute legend! Really friendly and funny bloke, he was fantastic with my two teenage kids and our small group, sharing his knowledge, fun facts and personal journey. The tour itself was just magical, such a beautiful place and so amazing to experience it in a nice small group rather than a massive one! Very glad we chose Off the Beaten Track and could not recommend it highly enough! Book for yourself and come and meet the best bloke and beautiful place in Waitomo!

Helenl P

Couple

予約確認済み

先週

Bubba was an informative, funny host who performed a waiata in the cathedral part of the caves for us and provided heaps of interesting facts about glow worms. We really enjoyed our tour.

Christopher G

Couple

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先週

This was a great tour. The caves and limestone formations were fascinating and glow worms were glowing! The guide was interesting, informative and entertaining. Recommended.

Linda P

Family

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2026年10月

Very informative, learned a lot about the life cycle of the glow worms, lovely and friendly guide, surreal seeing the glow worms gently floating on the water, just beautiful!

Jasmine A

Couple

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先週

Our tour guide Web was so funny and knowledgeable and really adaptive to our tour groups needs. One of the most magical experiences of my life, would strongly recommend!

Explore the Waitomo Glowworm Caves on a 45-minute guided tour featuring a serene boat ride beneath thousands of glowing worms.

Walk through stunning limestone formations, including stalactites, stalagmites, and the towering Cathedral chamber.

Hear captivating stories and legends from expert guides descended from the Māori chief who first explored the caves.

Upgrade to the 1.5-hour Ruakuri accessible cave tour or the full-day Waitomo tour from Auckland with transfers for a longer, richer experience.

Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour

45-minute guided tour of Waitomo Gloworm Cave

English-speaking guide of Maori descent

Waitomo River boat ride

Ruakuri Cave Guided Tour (as per option selected)

1.5-hour guided tour of Ruakuri Cave

English-speaking guide of Maori descent

Offbeat Waitomo Glowworm Cave Small-Group Guided Tour (as per option selected)

3.5-hour guided tour of Waitomo Glowworm Cave

Exclusive access to a private cave system on a family farm

Expert local guide

Small group of up to 8 people

Safety equipment & warm clothing

Snack & hot drinks

From Auckland: Waitomo Glowworm Cave Guided Tour (as per option selected)

45-minute guided tour of Waitomo Gloworm Cave

Round-trip hotel transfers from Auckland CBD

English-speaking guide/driver

Waitomo River boat ride

Snacks & water

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Thomas H
Couple
予約確認済み
3 週間前
Firstly, The show was spectacular and I would highly reccomend it. Great performance and excellent actors. I must also unfortunatley comment on my experience with the headout app, which was abyssmal. Nowhere in the app or booking did it state that that the provided 'tickets' with QR codes and seat numbers were not the actual tickets for the show! I was turned away at the stage door and had to rush across the theatre to the box office and back to redeem the paper tickets they actually use at the stage doors. Very stressful and dissapointing.
Fiona M
Group
予約確認済み
3 日前
Ash is an absolute legend! Really friendly and funny bloke, he was fantastic with my two teenage kids and our small group, sharing his knowledge, fun facts and personal journey. The tour itself was just magical, such a beautiful place and so amazing to experience it in a nice small group rather than a massive one! Very glad we chose Off the Beaten Track and could not recommend it highly enough! Book for yourself and come and meet the best bloke and beautiful place in Waitomo!
Helenl P
Couple
予約確認済み
先週
Bubba was an informative, funny host who performed a waiata in the cathedral part of the caves for us and provided heaps of interesting facts about glow worms. We really enjoyed our tour.
Christopher G
Couple
予約確認済み
先週
This was a great tour. The caves and limestone formations were fascinating and glow worms were glowing! The guide was interesting, informative and entertaining. Recommended.
Jasmine A
Couple
予約確認済み
先週
Our tour guide Web was so funny and knowledgeable and really adaptive to our tour groups needs. One of the most magical experiences of my life, would strongly recommend!

Sail through an underground wonder on a tranquil boat ride beneath thousands of glowworms on a 45-minute tour of Waitomo Glowworm Cave, guided by an expert guide and surrounded by the cave’s beauty.

Getting started

Your ticket includes a 45-minute guided tour of the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Arrive 30-minutes earlier to check in and meet your group before following your guide into the cave.

What to expect

Towering Kahikatea canopy: Kick off your adventure zipping between 100-year-old native trees, surrounded by sweeping views of Waitomo’s limestone hills.

Building the thrill: Ease in with shorter, gentler lines before graduating to longer, faster rides, hitting speeds of up to 80 km/h.

Stories of the land: Learn Māori legends and local history from guides whose knowledge and passion bring the landscape to life.

Show-stopping finale: Conquer the 280m signature zipline, soaring over the Waitomo Caves with panoramic views you’ll never forget.

Guided every step: Relax knowing expert guides handle your safety gear, offer tips, and capture the highlights along the way.

After the ride: Return to base buzzing with adrenaline, ready to share epic photos and stories from your high-flying Waitomo adventure.

What to bring

Wear non-slip shoes as the cave floors are wet and slippery.

Bring a warm jacket as the temperature of the cave can be cool.

When you visit, make sure you've got a credit card or your phone set up for contactless payments (like Apple Pay or Google Pay).

What's not allowed

Photography and videography are strictly prohibited in the Waitomo Glowworm Caves.

Smoking, food, drink or litter are not allowed inside the cave.

Pets are not allowed inside the cave.

Accessibility

This experience is suitable for guests with reasonable mobility, with well-maintained paths and sturdy handrails throughout. However, it is not accessible for wheelchairs or prams/strollers.

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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.