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Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour
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4.5 (1,110)

Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour

Be amazed by the thousands of magical glowworms above on this 45-minute group guided tour, as you glide silently by boat in the world famous...

45 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.5 (1,110)
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90-Minute Guided Ruakuri Cave Tour Waitomo
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4.8 (191)

90-Minute Guided Ruakuri Cave Tour Waitomo

Ruakuri Cave offers a captivating blend of Waitomo's most compelling subterranean experiences. Journey down through the spectacular spiral entrance, and marvel at the softly folding...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
4.8 (191)
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Black Water Rafting Experience Waitomo Caves Tour
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4.9 (428)

Black Water Rafting Experience Waitomo Caves Tour

We offer two different Blackwater Rafting experiences through the Ruakuri Cave. The Black Labyrinth is the original, 3-hour Blackwater Rafting tour. You will jump off...

3 to 5 hours • Free Cancellation
4.9 (428)
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Okohua Glowworm Cave Tour
5.0 (34)

Okohua Glowworm Cave Tour

Explore Waitomo’s hidden glowworm cave on a private, premium adventure with The Waitomo Experience. As the exclusive operator of the breathtaking Okohua Glowworm Cave, we...

3 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (34)
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Glowworms and humour
New York City
Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour
Jen_B, Sep 2026
Glowworms and humour
These caves are an absolute must see. From the moment we entered the caves our tour guide - Steve - had us laughing whilst also giving us so much information on the history of the caves and facts about the glow worms. The glow worms were definitely a highlight but not the only highlight of the tour. Surprisingly, it was not cold in the caves as I had expected. Do expect to get dripped on though.
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Most Unique Experience
New York City
Black Water Rafting Experience Waitomo Caves Tour
rogerlN7814AH, Sep 2026
Most Unique Experience
Floating through the dark caves with the glowworms lighting up the ceiling above us felt like being under a sky full of stars. It was exciting, a little adventurous, and something we had never experienced before. Our guides were friendly, professional, and made the whole experience fun and comfortable. Definitely a must-do when visiting New Zealand!
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Glo Worm Day Trip
New York City
From Auckland: Spellbound, Waitomo Glowworm Cave Small Group Tour
R1666PTannas, Sep 2026
Glo Worm Day Trip
Pickup and driver Syeve wete just lovely. Froendly and knowledgable. Really funny too. Spellbound Fin was the best. I wasn't feeling great so Fin still took the tour but was looking out for me. That level of service by all is just outstounding. Thankyou for an amazing day.
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Great experience
New York City
From Auckland: Spellbound, Waitomo Glowworm Cave Small Group Tour
853beckyh, Sep 2026
Great experience
The experience itself was great but our tour guide Steve gave it a personal touch. Can’t fault the organisation or pick up
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Honestly, we did bungy...
New York City
Black Water Rafting Experience Waitomo Caves Tour
Tristan_J, Sep 2026
Honestly, we did bungy...
Honestly, we did bungy jumping, skydiving, and this adventure. Of the three, this might be the most memorable.
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10/10 experience!
New York City
Auckland to Waitomo Glowworms, Kiwi House & Blue Springs Day Tour
Happiness62474854211, Sep 2026
10/10 experience!
Jaime made the trip so enjoyable, and the sights were breathtaking—especially the Blue Springs. Everything was perfectly organized. Thanks, Jaime, for an incredible day!
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An amazing trip made even...
New York City
Auckland to Waitomo Glowworms, Kiwi House & Blue Springs Day Tour
Bengi_H, Sep 2026
An amazing trip made even...
An amazing trip made even more enjoyable by the highly professional and informative guides. Their knowledge, enthusiasm, and attention to detail made the experience truly memorable. Highly recommended—this is definitely a must-see experience!
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Great tour!
New York City
90-Minute Guided Ruakuri Cave Tour Waitomo
Monica_D, Sep 2026
Great tour!
This was a very well-organized tour of the Ruakiri Cave. We saw beautiful cave formations as well as so many glowworms. Our tour guide was extremely friendly and it was amazing how much information she could share with us about the cave. Highly recommend!
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Cave tour
New York City
90-Minute Guided Ruakuri Cave Tour Waitomo
Ally_A, Sep 2026
Cave tour
Natural wonders of the cave - Aria was a Knowledgeable, welcoming and friendly guide and took her time explaining all and taking photos at our request.
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Awesome time
New York City
Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour
lottief741, Sep 2026
Awesome time
We had Ocean as our tour guide. He was so awesome and made it super fun. The glow worms are so cool you must see them. Shout out to Ocean for his amazing singing
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Off the beaten track
New York City
Waitomo’s Hidden Gem: Off the Beaten Track Glowworm Cave Tour
FarAway06363346740, Aug 2026
Off the beaten track
Our guide was Ash and he was amazing. His knowledge was incredible and the tour itself was amazing. It was a really fun experience and something a bit different. I’ve never seen anything like it and overall from start to finish it was great :)
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10 out of 5 stars
New York City
Waitomo’s Hidden Gem: Off the Beaten Track Glowworm Cave Tour
carmengM4464LU, Aug 2026
10 out of 5 stars
We would love to give 10 out of 5 stars! The tour with Ash was so entertaining and individual, we would make this decision again anytime. The cave is impressive and it is simply nice to be active yourself. Absolutely recommended!!!
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Incredible experience
New York City
Okohua Glowworm Cave Tour
beatrizrep, Aug 2026
Incredible experience
An absolute must! This was a full experience where we not only got to see LOADS of glow worms but we got a bit of adventure too. Jamie was an incredible guide. Knowledgable, patient and super professional, she made us feel safe and confident every step of the way. Spoiler (if you need one): You get to swim in (cold) water and float under a milky way of glow worms, you get to climb through the cave, you get to choose rather challenging and difficult paths if you feel confident enough and jump off to the water with floaties that you then use to float down the cave. The hot pool at the end makes this a perfect ending to an incredible experience. The caves are really well taken advantage of in a very sustainable way ❤️.
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Mike and Izzy
New York City
Okohua Glowworm Cave Tour
I8374MGmichaelg, Aug 2026
Mike and Izzy
Myself and my partner thoroughly enjoyed this epic adventure and were guided by Jamie. She was a fantastic guide, extremely knowledgable, utterly professional and we had a great laugh. The cave itself was magical and will be something we will always remember.
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Such a great time!
New York City
Private Waitomo Glowworm Cave Tours
Departure04615338665, Jun 2026
Such a great time!
Absolutely wonderful! So much more than the typical Glowworm tour. Truly unique, fun, and memorable. Highly recommend for anyone fun and adventurous! Thanks Ash, you were a perfect guide.
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Slip, Slide and Away through the Glow Worm caves at dusk!
New York City
Private Waitomo Glowworm Cave Tours
MichaelW7533, Apr 2026
Slip, Slide and Away through the Glow Worm caves at dusk!
This was a fun and unique experience. Getting all dressed up in their clothes and galoshes and then wading into the tunnels at night was such a treat. Ash was a great guide. He put up with our American humor and helped us navigate through the caves on his families land! I would totally recommend this tour over any where you sit in a boat for 20 minutes. We spent 3+ hours in god's magnificent wonderland, full of glow worms and other critters!
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