Outdoor Activities

Ruakuri Cave Guided Tour

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Marvel at the captivating beauty of the magical Ruakari Cave with a remarkable spiral entrance and home to thousands of glowworms on this mystical guided tour!

Highlights

Stroll through the solar-powered Ruakuri Cave, a natural wonder adorned with glowworms.
Venture down the dramatic spiral entrance and witness tiny creatures that make the cave sparkle like a night sky up close.
Join the longest underground walking tour in Waitiomo Caves and learn about the myths and legends of the cave from the local guide.
Marvel at the unique rock formations, subterranean rivers, and limestone shawls.
Enjoy the soothing sound of the waterfalls, creating a serene atmosphere.
Ruakuri Cave is one of the few wheelchair and pushchair-accessible caves in the world!

Inclusions

1.5-hour guided walking tour in Ruakuri Cave
Expert guide
Access to Holdens Cavern, the Drum Passage, the Pretties & the Ghost Passage

Cancellation policy

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Ratings & Reviews

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Guests from Australia, United States, United Kingdom and over 18 countries have loved this experience

Lydene

5/5

Apr, 2024

We had a great informative guide who had a great sense of humour. Can't remember his name though. But he took us for the Ruakuri Tour at 1:30pm on Thurs 18th April. Loved learning about the different natural structures down there and how they were formed. A well structured walkway/path. Loved the glow worms and learning about them and their life cycle too. Highly recommended trip.

Laura

5/5

Apr, 2024

My friend and I had a fantastic time of the Ruakuri caves tour. Our guide Pippin was fantastic. She showed passion, enthusiasm and a personal connection to the cave whcih made the tour really engaging. Highly recommend this experience.

Hauvuy

5/5

Apr, 2024

What my family and I loved was the quality of the speakers, the beauty of the rocks, the preservation of this incredible site and the glow worms, which simply amazed our children.

Tammy

5/5

Apr, 2024

We had the loveliest tour guide show us through the caves and glowworm experience. He was very informative, lots of fun and I it was very interesting. I would recommend this tour for all age groups it's easily accessible and although being slightly clastaphobic I did not feel it at all on this tour, so go for it people

Prudence

5/5

Apr, 2024

The caves were amazing. The tour giude knew so much information about them and it was really interesting. Such an easy walk through the caves

Your experience

A dreamy escape to Ruakuri Cave

On this magical adventure, you will discover the spectacular Ruakuri Cave, powered by 100% renewable energy. What’s more, this dreamy experience is open for all with full wheelchair and pushchair access. You will walk down the illuminated spiral entrance to discover unique limestone formations formed over the years and enchanting crystal tapestries. Be sure to have your comfortable walking shoes on since the Ruakuri Cave is New Zealand's longest-guided underground walking tour!

Walk among the stars of the cave

The most ethereal part of the tour is when you come across the magnificent glowworms in a spectacular display. You’ll learn about these beautiful bio-luminescent creatures and the fascinating history of the cave from your tour guide. You can take your cameras out and capture the magical moment with thousands of glowworms decorating the cave like a starry night. Also, hear the thunder and burbles of distant subterranean waterfalls as you explore the underground natural wonder.

Know before you go

Accessibility

This experience is wheelchair accessible and has pram/stroller accessibility.
Wheelchair/stroller width must not exceed 65cm.

Additional information

Photography and video are permitted in selected areas of the cave.
It's recommended to wear a warm jacket along with comfortable shoes as this experience involves a fair amount of walking.

My tickets

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