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Combo: Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland Tickets + Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour

4.6/5(1,228)

Thomas H

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

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.

Helenl P

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

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.

Linda P

Family

Verified booking

Oct 2026

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

Verified booking

Last week

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!

Victoria A

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Breathtaking limestone foundations and glow worm colonies. Cup-of-tea (tour guide) was very knowledgeable and charismatic which made the experience even better.

Toni A

Group

Verified booking

5 days ago

Very well organised, managed to get on earlier tour than the one we booked, small group and our guide was fantastic! Brought culture and history alive!

See New Zealand’s natural wonders in one seamless plan — magical glowworm caves paired with vibrant geothermal landscapes.

Wander through the Waitomo Glowworm Caves on a guided tour, see limestone formations, and enjoy a serene boat ride beneath thousands of glowing glowworms.

Explore Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland with access to scenic walking trails, vibrant mineral pools, and the daily eruption of the Lady Knox Geyser.

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

Entry to Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

Access to Lady Knox Geyser presentation

Waitomo Glowworm Caves

45-minute guided tour of Waitomo Gloworm Cave

English-speaking guide of Maori descent

Waitomo River boat ride

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

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What our guests say
Thomas H
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
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.
Helenl P
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
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.
Linda P
Family
Verified booking
Oct 2026
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
Verified booking
Last week
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!
Victoria A
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
Breathtaking limestone foundations and glow worm colonies. Cup-of-tea (tour guide) was very knowledgeable and charismatic which made the experience even better.

Experience New Zealand’s natural wonders in one combo — magical glowworm caves and vibrant geothermal landscapes.

Getting started

Your combo ticket includes entry to Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland. Simply present your mobile ticket at each attraction for entry.

What to expect

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

Scenic geothermal park: Enjoy entry to one of New Zealand’s most colorful geothermal landscapes and explore at your own pace.

Famous geothermal sights: Walk marked trails past bubbling mud pools, steaming craters, and vibrant mineral formations like the Champagne Pool and Devil’s Bath.

Lady Knox Geyser eruption: See the daily eruption of the Lady Knox Geyser, one of the park’s most famous geothermal highlights.

Easy walking trails: Follow well-marked paths with viewing points and information panels explaining the geothermal features.

Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Guided cave tour: Explore the famous limestone caves with a knowledgeable guide and learn about the cave’s formation, geology, and history.

Glowworm grotto: Marvel at thousands of tiny glowworms lighting up the cavern ceiling on a serene boat ride.

Stalactites and stalagmites: Walk through chambers filled with impressive limestone formations.

Cultural and natural insights: Learn about Māori legends associated with the caves and the unique ecosystem of the area.

What to bring

Waitomo Glowworm Caves

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).

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

Bring your camera, sunscreen, rain poncho, hat, sunglasses, and ID.

What’s not allowed

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

Drones and smoking are not allowed inside the park.

Do not touch thermal water, steam vents, or leave marked paths.

Waitomo Glowworm Caves

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

Waitomo Glowworm Caves

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.

Additional information

Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

Facilities: Parking, toilets near the visitor centre, gift shop, cafe.

The opening hours at Wai-o-Tapu are from 8:30am - 4:30pm, with the last entry at 3pm.

Children must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times.

This is an active geothermal area, meaning the ground and water often reach boiling temperatures. Do not wander outside of designated areas

Wai-O-Tapu is a cashless on site, all major credit cards and EFTPOS are accepted.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

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.