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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.
“The warm and friendly staff and Guide. Very informative. Just a magical and uplifting experience.”
Hobbiton and Waitomo glowworms in one full day from Auckland, with hotel pickup, guided tours, and lunch included.
“It’s an amazing opportunity to see Hobbiton, the glow worm Caves, and gorgeous landscape. Liam was the best guide, very knowledgeable and funny. He ensured that everyone was having an enjoyable and comfortable time. We had plenty of stops for souvenir shopping, yummy lunch, and snacks. It was such a special and beautiful day.”
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.
“This was a well organised and really informative activity. There was good preparation for going into the caves and the guides were very knowledgeable. The glow worms were fascinating and being in the caves was quite an experience. I would highly recommend this activity.”
One Auckland day trip that pairs Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves with guided tours, lunch, and scenic Waikato countryside views.
“Really fun and a great value!! The glow worm caves were so peaceful and beautiful!!!!”
Float a dark underground river in Ruakuri Cave, jump waterfalls, and watch glowworms above. 3-hour guided rafting from $115.
“It was so much fun! I highly recommend this! Way better than a boring boat ride.”
Walk into Ruakuri Cave on a small guided tour with glowworms, spiral entry, rivers, and photo-friendly stops. 90 minutes, $69.
“very interesting and Hailey the guide keep everyone entertained and gave you full story of the caves.”
Small-group Auckland day trip to Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves with lunch, scenic breaks, and guided tours in about 12 hours.
“A very well-managed experience to two of the best attractions on the north island of NZ. It makes for a very long day (from Auckland) but there are a sufficient number of stops each way to stretch your legs, etc. The MB van was luxurious and comfortable. Lunch was great. Our driver was excellent and…”
Guided Waitomo Glowworm Caves tour with a walking stop in Cathedral Cave plus a silent boat ride under twinkling glowworms.
“Good mix of touring through mature cave with stalagmites and stalactites along with seeing the glow worms. Great examples of how the glow worms system works to catch bugs and create the lights.”
Take the Luminosa cruise across Lake Te Anau, then go underground by footpath and punt to see thousands of glowworms.
“Great and interesting experience, the guides are very knowing, and helpful. It can be a little hard hearing what they are telling inside the cave, because of the noise from the water”
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.
“Absolutely brilliant day out! I can’t think of a better way of visiting the Waitomo caves and Hobbiton. Both were so much better than I could even imagine. Everything was thought of, from free bottles of water through the day to a nice lunch provided too. The driver/guide was also excellent.”
Small-group Auckland trip to Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Te Puia with ticketed tours, snacks, and round-trip pickup.
“Matt was a great driver and he drove and kept us entertained for over 12 hours. It’s a long day of driving. It didn’t bother us so much but maybe that was because the bus was nice. The two main stops are both worthwhile but really the whole area outside of Auckland is the most…”
Small-group day trip from Auckland to Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves, with lunch, scenic stops, and guided magic.
“The trip was wonderful! Visiting Hobbiton was a dream come true! Our guide Trent shared some interesting facts about the areas we passed on the way and about New Zealand's history. The Glowworm Caves are one-of-a-kind place to see, a true nature's wonder. The lunch was delicious. This trip was definitely a highlight of my…”
Small-group day trip from Auckland to Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves, with pickup, guided tours, boat ride, and snacks included.
“Pablo was not only a gooddriver but a wonderful considerate host. A friendly guide. Muchos Gracious Amigo.”
Paddle Lake Karapiro at dusk on a small-group kayak tour, then drift through glowworms and a clear night sky. Gear included.
“This was a magical trip! The kayak up river was fun and beautiful but the trip back down in the dark to see the glow worms was truly magical! So peaceful and amazing! Also, our guide was so helpful with my son, who is vision impaired, making sure he was safe and comfortable as well…”
