Private Waitomo Glowworm Cave Tours
Overview
Our knowledgeable guide will escort you through beautiful untouched caves here in the Waitomo district.
This option is our
Private Tour which consists of just your party of 2-8 people, plus a guide. We will tailor the tour for your group giving you the ability to move slowly through the caves to enjoy, explore and take in the surroundings, including our mesmerising glow worm displays.
Come and check out why we are the
#1 cave tour in Waitomo!
Our eco-tours are through completely untouched and beautiful New Zealand scenery on our family farm. We are off the beaten track away from the crowds, we
LOVE it that way and so do our customers!
Don't forget small pocket-sized cameras are welcome.
Within a short drive of Waitomo Caves Village and the small towns of Te Kuiti and Otorohanga.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Snacks
- Shower facilities for after the tour
- Private tour
- We provide all the equipment and clothing you will need for your adventure. We supply you with: Thermal top Thermal pants Fleece top Shorts Gumboots Even socks! This way once the tour is over you can pop back into your clean clothes and leave us to deal with your dirty laundry! On the tour you will also be required to wear a helmet and head lamp which we provide.
- Tea, coffee, and a snack, after your tour
- Local guide
- You must have your own transport to get to 1199 Oparure Road. There is no public transport and we can not pick up or drop off.
Meeting Location
1199 Oparure Road
Te Kuiti 3985, 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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Down To Earth - Eco Cave Tours In Waitomo
3 hours Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Minimum age is 12 years
- Not recommended for anyone with physical difficulties.
- A reasonable level of fitness is required.
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Waitomo Glowworm Cave Tours?
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Activity code: C-24439P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Snacks.
- Shower facilities for after the tour.
- Private tour.
- We provide all the equipment and clothing you will need for your adventure. We supply you with: Thermal top Thermal pants Fleece top Shorts Gumboots Even socks! This way once the tour is over you can pop back into your clean clothes and leave us to deal with your dirty laundry! On the tour you will also be required to wear a helmet and head lamp which we provide.
- Tea, coffee, and a snack, after your tour.
- Local guide.
- You must have your own transport to get to 1199 Oparure Road. There is no public transport and we can not pick up or drop off.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Waitomo Glowworm Cave Tours is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Waitomo Glowworm Cave Tours will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- Snacks
- Shower facilities for after the tour
- Private tour
- We provide all the equipment and clothing you will need for your adventure. We supply you with: Thermal top Thermal pants Fleece top Shorts Gumboots Even socks! This way once the tour is over you can pop back into your clean clothes and leave us to deal with your dirty laundry! On the tour you will also be required to wear a helmet and head lamp which we provide.
- Tea, coffee, and a snack, after your tour
- Local guide
- You must have your own transport to get to 1199 Oparure Road. There is no public transport and we can not pick up or drop off.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult
- A maximum of 8 people per booking
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Minimum age is 12 years
- Not recommended for anyone with physical difficulties.
- A reasonable level of fitness is required.
- Operated by a business
