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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 …More

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4.5 (1,112)

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 (1,112)
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$47
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 …More

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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
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$68
From Auckland: Spellbound, Waitomo Glowworm Cave Small Group Tour

Discover New Zealand’s wonders with our Spellbound Glowworm Cave and Explorer Tour. Perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers, this tour offers a blend of …More

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From Auckland: Spellbound, Waitomo Glowworm Cave Small Group Tour

Discover New Zealand’s wonders with our Spellbound Glowworm Cave and Explorer Tour. Perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers, this tour offers a blend of...

8 to 9 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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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 …More

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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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$113
Waitomo’s Hidden Gem: Off the Beaten Track Glowworm Cave Tour

Escape the crowds and discover a side of Waitomo most visitors never see. Our Off the Beaten Track Glowworm Cave Tour takes place on our …More

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Waitomo’s Hidden Gem: Off the Beaten Track Glowworm Cave Tour

Escape the crowds and discover a side of Waitomo most visitors never see. Our Off the Beaten Track Glowworm Cave Tour takes place on our...

3 hours 15 minutes • Free Cancellation
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Auckland to Waitomo Glowworms, Kiwi House & Blue Springs Day Tour

Embark on an extraordinary adventure with our Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Otorohanga Kiwi House and Blue Springs Tour. Step into the famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves and …More

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Auckland to Waitomo Glowworms, Kiwi House & Blue Springs Day Tour

Embark on an extraordinary adventure with our Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Otorohanga Kiwi House and Blue Springs Tour. Step into the famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves and...

11 to 12 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$205
Private Waitomo Glowworm Cave Tours

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 …More

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Private Waitomo Glowworm Cave Tours

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...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$702
3-Hour Private Photography Tour in Waitomo Caves

On our photography tours we provide beautiful natural New Zealand scenery both inside and outside of the glow worm caves, with an experienced guide. These …More

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3-Hour Private Photography Tour in Waitomo Caves

On our photography tours we provide beautiful natural New Zealand scenery both inside and outside of the glow worm caves, with an experienced guide. These...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
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1-Hour Guided Tour of Aranui Cave Waitomo

Discover serenity in the most delicate and intimate of the main caves in Waitomo. Begin your tour with a guided walk through an enchanted forest …More

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1-Hour Guided Tour of Aranui Cave Waitomo

Discover serenity in the most delicate and intimate of the main caves in Waitomo. Begin your tour with a guided walk through an enchanted forest...

1 hour • Free Cancellation
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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 …More

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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
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A Must-Do!
New York City
From Auckland: Spellbound, Waitomo Glowworm Cave Small Group Tour
HereIcome, Sep 2026
A Must-Do!
This experience was better than we expected. Not only do you get great, non-rushed cave time, the glow worms are beyond interesting and beautiful. You also go through a second cave system (without glow worms) that is really cool as well. The guide at the cave was knowledgeable and passionate about the caves and their history. Our guide that drove us from Auckland to the caves (Jaime) was kind, funny and helpful, giving great commentary about the areas we were traveling through. He even had helpful recommendations on what to do and where to eat for the rest of our stay in Auckland. Highly recommend this tour - the drive to and from the caves was just as stunning as the caves themselves. The small tour group sizes are also appreciated. Don't hesitate - book it! (But also bring a warm jacket....the caves are chilly!)
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Stunning
New York City
90-Minute Guided Ruakuri Cave Tour Waitomo
chrisandpete42, Sep 2026
Stunning
Small group, Wi was a fantastic guide friendly, funny and informative, the caves have some stunning decorations they are well worth a visit, How they managed to put all that infrastructure (lighting, paths, railing) in there without doing any damage is amazing.
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Beautiful!
New York City
Auckland to Waitomo Glowworms, Kiwi House & Blue Springs Day Tour
Cari_B, Sep 2026
Beautiful!
Blue Springs are a must see! The glow worm cave was super cool! The kiwi house was a little less impressive.
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Glow worms
New York City
Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour
Janice_G, Sep 2026
Glow worms
Spectacular and fascinating experience. Son helped me in the dark walk and there was no problem or concern.
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Fantastic experience, highly recommended!
New York City
Waitomo’s Hidden Gem: Off the Beaten Track Glowworm Cave Tour
Venture23301438823, Sep 2026
Fantastic experience, highly recommended!
Ash was a fantastic guide. We had a sensational time caving under his guidance. We felt safe throughout the entire experience. Thanks Ash for your enthusiasm, entertainment and professionalism. We were given loads of interesting and relevant information about the cave and the Glowworms, and constantly monitored by Ash as we transversed the more difficult parts of the cave. The Glowworm display was amazing and well worth the effort to get there.Thanks Ash for a fantastic tour!Michael and Dena Busselton Western Australia
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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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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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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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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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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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