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New Zealand's 15 most popular waitomo glowworm caves, in one place. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Glide through Waitomo Glowworm Caves by boat, then walk the Cathedral. Learn geology and Māori lore on a 1-hour guided trip.
“Great experience, our guide was very informative and kept the group engaged. A must do activity on a NZ holiday!”
Hobbiton and Waitomo glowworms in one full day from Auckland, with hotel pickup, guided tours, and lunch included.
“Hobbiton was overcrowded and you were pushed along to handle the massive crowd. Our group was so large we could barely hear the tour guide. If the groups where smaller I think it would be a better experience That said it was still interesting. And the sets where over the top beautiful”
Cruise Lake Te Anau, tour 12,000-year-old limestone caves, then raft into a pitch-dark glowworm grotto on a guided small-group night trip.
“We loved seeing the glow worms.. enjoyed the guide we had.. she was very lovely and informative.”
One Auckland day trip that pairs Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves with guided tours, lunch, and scenic Waikato countryside views.
“It was a great day from early morning to late afternoon. Our tour guide Steven was amazing. He provided us with so much information during our drive about the area and sites. There was a stop on the way there as well as back so we could use washroom and get a snack of some…”
Float a dark underground river in Ruakuri Cave, jump waterfalls, and watch glowworms above. 3-hour guided rafting from $115.
“Super fun, engaging activity! This was my favorite excursion we did in NZ. Outfitters supply wetsuits, boots, and helmets and take photos during the tour. Water was cold, but the glow worms were amazing. Definitely some amount of scrambling over rocks and swimming in cold water, but super fun for the adventurous!”
Walk into Ruakuri Cave on a small guided tour with glowworms, spiral entry, rivers, and photo-friendly stops. 90 minutes, $69.
“Garth was an incredible guide. We learned a lot and enjoyed the glowworms and cave formations! Great for all ages”
Small-group Auckland day trip to Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves with lunch, scenic breaks, and guided tours in about 12 hours.
“The activities were amazing! Hobbiton and the Glow worms were incredible to see. Lunch was adequate, and tour guide provided waters and some light snacks. Our guide was Māori and it was amazing to learn about her life. We learned more about NZ politics than we had expected.”
Guided Waitomo Glowworm Caves tour with a walking stop in Cathedral Cave plus a silent boat ride under twinkling glowworms.
“Hard to put in words how good this was. An absolutely amazing experience and a must see for all the family”
Take the Luminosa cruise across Lake Te Anau, then go underground by footpath and punt to see thousands of glowworms.
“Lovely boat ride, even in the rain. The caves are spectacular. Totally recommend. Perfect activity for a rainy day!”
Auckland day trip to Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Hobbiton with lunch, guided tours, in-car Wi‑Fi, and iconic photo stops.
“This is a good day trip where 2 activities are combined - Waitamo Glow worms followed by Hobbitton set tour. Waitamo glow worms cave was a bit of letdown and we give only 3 out of 5 stars. The guide at the cave was trying to be funny and didn’t have much to talk. The…”
Premium coach day trip from Auckland to Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Hobbiton, with guided tours, boat ride, Wi‑Fi, and picnic lunch.
“Our guide was Rachel who gave us a short history lesson on New Zealand and told us many great and humorous stories about life in New Zealand. Both stops were WONDERFUL! Beautiful day and a memorable journey! Would recommend!”
Small-group Auckland trip to Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Te Puia with ticketed tours, snacks, and round-trip pickup.
“It's a long drive from Auckland, but worth it. The Glowworm Caves were amazing to see. Also enjoyed seeing the geothermal mud pots and geysers in Rotorua.”
Small-group day trip from Auckland to Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves, with lunch, scenic stops, and guided magic.
“Grant was an absolutely amazing tour guide!! He was friendly, prompt, efficient, and incredibly knowledgeable. We highly recommend this tour and make sure you get Grant as your tour guide!! Also Hobbiton and the Waitomo caves are a must see while in the North Island of New Zealand.”
Small-group day trip from Auckland to Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves, with pickup, guided tours, boat ride, and snacks included.
“Hobbiton was awesome, but the visit to the glow worm caves was good, but very quick. Great knowlegable tour guide.”
Paddle Lake Karapiro at dusk on a small-group kayak tour, then drift through glowworms and a clear night sky. Gear included.
“This was so much fun! Just amazing floating down the canyon at dusk. We had great weather and great time for all of us (2 adults and 2 teenagers).”
