Milky Way Glowworm Cave Tour
Overview
Get close up to glowworms in the Milky Way Glowworm Cave and learn all about their amazing lifecycle and why they glow in this pristine cave filled with delicate crystal formations. This guided tour is suitable for all ages is on an easy access path takes 1 hour, walking 300m to the cave and down 30 steps into the cave onto a concrete path. This is the film location for German movie, Das Traumschiff in 2025 and UK travel series, Cruising with Susan Calman 2025. This is the closest glowworm cave tour to Auckland, just 2 hours North. Check a map before booking. Several guided tours daily. There is 2 tour option, the milky way tour (this one) is 1 hour and suitable for all ages. The longer premium tour is called 'Starburst Cathedral' and provides twice the time, distance, & information and has not children. It is the better tour for doing the best photography.
What's Included
- Hand held flashlight
Meeting Location
Milky Way Glowworm Cave - Waipu
567 Waipu Caves Road, Waipu 0582, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Milky Way Glowworm Cave - Waipu
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Close car parking available for those with walking difficulty.
- Operated by a business
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Activity code: C-5573360P1
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