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Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour

Family exploring Waitomo Glowworm Caves' illuminated interior on a guided tour, New Zealand.
Waitomo Glowworm Caves guided tour showcasing illuminated cave interior with glowworms.
Waitomo Glowworm Caves guided tour showcasing illuminated cave ceiling with glowworms.
Waitomo Glowworm Caves interior with illuminated stalactites and glowworms.

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Gratis avbestilling

Gratis avbestilling frem til 48 timer før opplevelsen starter

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Discover a moment of magic under the luminescent light in Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Explore an ancient world hidden away in New Zealand's unique, natural beauty.

    • Enjoy a slow-paced 45-minute tour through 250 meters of the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, exploring the ancient dual-level system.

    • Witness tiny creatures creating a celestial galaxy in the Glowworm Grotto with their radiant luminescence.

    • Walk through the upper chamber of the 30-million-year-old cave system, then sail through the lower level encountering glowworms and the Cathedral.

    • Care to explore more of this glowing haven? Opt for the 1.5-hour Ruakuri Caves tour, the longest underground walking experience available in this cave system.

    • Did you know? Glowworms found in New Zealand's Waitomo Caves are a unique species, and cannot be found anywhere else in the world!

  • 45-minute guided tour of Waitomo Grotto (if option selected)

    • English-speaking guide of Maori descent

    • Waitomo River boat ride

    • Small group of up to 15 people

    • Entry to Waitomo Cave

    1.5-hour guided tour of Ruakuri Cave (if option selected)

    • English-speaking guide of Maori descent

    • Small group of up to 14 people

    • Wheelchair accessible

    • Photography allowed

    • Entry to Ruakuri Cave

    3-hour guided tour of Waitomo Caves (if option selected)

    • English-speaking guide of Maori descent

    • Small group of up to 8 people

    • Snack

    • Hot drinks

    • Safety equipment

    • Warm clothing (thermals, fleece jumper, shorts, boots, socks)

    • Caving helmet

    Full-day tour of Waitomo Caves from Auckland (if option selected)

    • English-speaking guide/driver

    • Small-group tour of up to 11 people

    • Round-trip hotel transfers from Auckland CBD

    • 45-minute guided tour of Waitomo Grotto

    • Waitomo River boat ride

    • Snacks and water

    • Entry to Waitomo Cave

  • Du kan avbestille disse billettene frem til 48 timer før opplevelsen begynner og få full refusjon.

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    Ashley Richardson

    Ashley

    Apr, 2025Verifisert bestilling

    5/5
    Veldig opplysende og lærerikt. Turguiden hadde gode kommunikasjonsevner og forklarte alt tydelig. En flott tur som ble avsluttet med båttur ut av grottene.
    Ailsa Cordelia Schilling

    Ailsa

    Apr, 2025Verifisert bestilling

    5/5
    Guiden vår var veldig imøtekommende og ga oss mye historie og fakta. Båtturen var den beste måten å observere glødeormene på.
    Naomi Ellis

    Naomi

    Mar, 2025Verifisert bestilling

    5/5
    Vi likte virkelig turen, jeg likte historien om hulene og guiden 'Ocean' var fabelaktig og var en flott sanger og hadde også en god sans for humor😁
    Gary Burnett

    Gary

    Mar, 2025Verifisert bestilling

    5/5
    Denne turen var en av våre beste opplevelser i New Zealand. Elvedalen var vakker, grottene var fantastiske, og stalaktittene og stalagmittene var fantastiske ... og så var selve glow-worm-grotten fantastisk. Ash var en fantastisk guide. Kan ikke anbefale dette sterkt nok.
    Dorothee Krafczyk

    Dorothee

    Feb, 2025Verifisert bestilling

    5/5
    Guiden Lee var veldig bra og tikd oss mye bakgrunnsinformasjon. Og Glow-Worms er så søte: grin: og hulen er fantastisk. Vi elsket turen. Ta alltid en jakke med deg ☺️
  • Explore the Waitomo Glowworm Caves

    Join this 45-minute guided tour of one of New Zealand's best natural attractions. See the ancient limestone formations and the tiny glowworms lighting up the caves.

    Your guide, a Maori descendant, will narrate legends and stories, enhancing your understanding of the caves' sacredness in Maori culture. Explore a 30-million-year-old landscape, learning about the glowworms' unique biology and their bioluminescence. The tour covers 2 levels of the caves: the dry upper level, showcasing delicate cave formations, and the lower level, featuring stream passages and the majestic Cathedral, the cave's tallest chamber.

    Marvel at upper chamber carvings

    Before setting sail, explore the upper chamber of the caves by foot. Here, you'll witness limestone formations, carved over millennia into stalactites, stalagmites, and intricate columns. Walking in the upper chamber offers a chance to appreciate the artistic mastery of nature in sculpting these delicate structures.

    Sail through the Glowworm Grotto

    The tour's highlight is a slow-paced boat ride through the Glowworm Grotto. As you glide along the water, you will see thousands of glowworms shining their blue-green light on the cave ceiling. Experience a magical atmosphere as you witness a galaxy of tiny living lights. These glowworms, known as Archanocampa Luminosa, are unique to New Zealand and make the Waitomo Glowworm Caves a must-see attraction.

  • What to bring

    • 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 is permitted in designated areas of the Ruakuri Caves. However, photography is strictly prohibited in the Waitomo Glowworm Caves.

    • Guests under 12 years are restricted from participating in the 3-hour guided tour.

    • Backpacks are not permitted inside Ruakuri Cave

    Accessibility

    • Waitomo Grotto is not accessible for wheelchair users.

    • Ruakuri Caves are accessible for wheelchair users.

    • The small-group 3-hour guided tour is unsuitable for the elderly or those with mobility issues.

    Additional information

    • It's recommended to wear a warm jacket along with comfortable shoes.
    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

    • Please arrive at the meeting point 30 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

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

    Meeting point

    • Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.

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