Day Trips

From Auckland: Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour

Name: From Auckland: Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour
Start: 2025-08-06T06:00:00
End: 2025-08-06T18:00:00
Location: Auckland

Visitors exploring Waitomo Glowworm Caves in Auckland, viewing stalactites and stalagmites.

Group enjoying boat tour in Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New Zealand, with glowing ceiling.

Family exploring stalactites in Ruakuri Cave during guided tour.

Stalactites in Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New Zealand, on a guided tour from Auckland.

Duration

7 hr - 12 hr

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 3 days before the start of your experience

Guided tour

Transfers included

Hotel pickup

Instant confirmation

Mobile ticket

Explore the magical Waitomo Caves and see thousands of glowworms on a boat ride on this full-day tour from Auckland. Upgrade to visit the Hobbiton movie set.

Enjoy a scenic drive from Auckland to the magical glowworm caves in Waitomo, with round-trip transfers and a serene cave boat ride.

With round-trip transfers from Auckland CBD and snacks and water, this trip lets you enjoy the sights, hassle-free.

Explore Waitomo Caves' underground wonders, adorned with stalactites and stalagmites, on a guided walk.

Upgrade your experience to visit the Hobbiton movie set and live out your Lord of the Rings fantasy.

Did you know? Waitomo’s underground rivers were formed over 30 million years ago by volcanic activity.

Full-day tour of Waitomo Caves from Auckland

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

2.5-hour guided tour of Hobbiton movie set (if option selected)

Complimentary beer, cider, or ginger beer at Green Dragon Inn (if option selected)

Entry to Hobbiton movie set (if option selected)

You can cancel these tickets up to 3 days before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Had a lovely time on the tour, Chris was a wonderful guide, sharing a lot of interesting facts and adding in some extra sights along the drive. Communication and scheduling was easy and precise, I appreciated the punctuality.

Discover the natural wonders and cultural heritage of New Zealand on this guided tour from Auckland.

The Glowworm Caves tour

Hotel pickup from Auckland

Enjoy a pickup service from your hotel in Auckland CBD. Relax and admire the scenic views of South Auckland and The Waikato region as you drive towards Waitomo Glowworm Caves.

Arrive at Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Explore one of New Zealand's natural wonders with a guided tour of Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Learn about the history and significance of the caves, which have been attracting visitors for over 120 years.

Guided walk inside Waitomo Grotto

Follow your guide through the limestone formations and chambers of Waitomo Grotto. Marvel at the natural light display created by thousands of tiny glowworms, which are unique to New Zealand.

Boat ride along Waitomo River

Hop on board a flat-bottom boat and glide along the Waitomo River. Experience the magic of the glowworms as they illuminate the dark cave ceiling like a starry sky.

Hotel drop-off in Auckland

After a full day of adventure and discovery, you'll be dropped off at your hotel in Auckland CBD.

What to bring

Bring a comfortable set of walking shoes, sunscreen, sunhat, and any medications you may need.

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 not allowed at Waitomo Glowworm Caves.

Accessibility

This tour is accessible to those with reasonable mobility.

The experience is not accessible for wheelchair users.

Additional information

It's recommended to wear a warm jacket along with comfortable shoes.

Infants aged 0 to 2 can travel for free if they do not occupy a seat.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID during the pick-up.

Hotel Transfers

This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs.

In the next step of booking, please specify the name and address of your hotel.

This is applicable to all hotels in Auckland CBD.

On the day of your tour, please arrive at your hotel lobby 10-15 minutes prior to the scheduled pickup time.

If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of your hotel.