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New Zealand's 15 most popular waitomo tours, 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.
“Lovely tour of the caves first with a very informative guide. The boat trip was short but the view of the glow worms was excellent. I would recommend this trip . It is a little expensive but that is the only way they can find the caves and look after the glow worths so it…”
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.”
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.”
Small-group glowworm caving in Waitomo with rugged passages, provided gear, and cozy tea plus emailed photos after the tour.
“Excellent tour with Ash, and great hosting by Michelle. Super kind and oh so fun. They provided everything you need. Uneven ground, some scrambling. Excellent!”
Thrilling black water rafting in Ruakuri Cave near Waitomo, with glowworms, jumps, and optional abseiling and ziplining.
“This was fun, you are in the water, they give you everything you need, not very physically taxing, you will get cold at some point. Do the longer 5 hour option if you can, did the 3 hours tour. You can do a self guide walk on the pathways in the area, day or night,…”
Small-group Waitomo eco-cave tour on a private farm: glowworms, real scrambling, and tea, coffee, and cookies afterward.
“It was a highlight of our trip! Not only the exclusive character of being a small group exploring the cave, but also the guide (Ash) was always sharing his knowledge in a very energetic funny manner, and made lots of sarcastic jokes to brighten the experience. After the tour, we had a lovely tea time,…”
Auckland small-group trip to Waitomo Glowworm Caves with Spellbound boat ride, photos allowed, two caves, snacks and pickup.
“Wonderful day trip from Auckland. The caves were so beautiful and unlike anything I’ve experienced before. The surrounding area was also lovely, lush and green. The guides were knowledgeable, personable, and experts at cave photography. Our driver was friendly and shared some interesting info on the drives to and from. Unexpectedly, I got to feed…”
A guided walk through Ruakuri Cave in Waitomo, with named passages, glowworms, and photo-friendly viewing for one great price.
“My children and I had a good time and our guide was very informative. 90 minutes went quickly but we didn't feel rushed. The only issue was the entry point which is a very deep spiral staircase. My son and I are not good with heights and I had to mentally support him and myself…”
Join a 1-kilometer, 10-line guided zipline at Waitomo Caves. Learn your gear, fly 280 meters, and reach 80 km/h in 2 hours.
“Rob was a great guide. He made sure we knew what we were doing even though we were beginners. There is a set of shorter ropes at the beginning to get acclimated. The scenery was very pretty. There were four climbs up. I struggled with that, but that's due to asthma. Rob was patient and…”
Active glowworm caving in Okohua Glowworm Cave with tube rafting, wading, climbing, and a cedar hot tub at Tumu Tumu Station.
“Really cool experience !!! we saw the glowing worm and let them guide us for a while. it is like speleology. don't be claustrophobie and you'll love it !!!”
Private Waitomo glowworm cave tour with gear, warm clothes, snacks, and shower after. Tailored to your group of 2–8 for 3 hours.
“We were a group of 7 ages from 25 to 60. Our guide Ash was the best, he was very funny but serious about safety at all times. The whole walk was beautiful with some challenging steps and water to our knees.”
A 1-hour guided walk in Waitomo’s Aranui Cave in Ruakuri reserve, with Māori legends, delicate formations, and a local guide.
“Amazing 🤩 highly recommended it was very well organised. The tour guide and service was punctual. We even sang a song in Spanish.”
A 3-hour private Waitomo Caves photo shoot in the Maungarongapu system with a photographer-guide, warm gear, and time for glow worm shots.
“This was the best experience ever! Ash was the best guide and it was totally worth it to do the private tour since we had so much time to figure out the camera settings for pictures. I thought we were just walking on a path in the caves, but we were in the water and…”
Aranui Cave 1-hour guided walk in Ruakuri Scenic Reserve: delicate limestone, cave wetas, and Maori stories near Waitomo.
“Passionate and interesting guide. inclusive and humorous.”
Small-group Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Otorohanga Kiwi House day trip from Auckland with pickup, guided cave boat ride, and kiwi.
“I normally don't write reviews, but this company went above and beyond. If you're yearning for an adventure that melds the natural wonders of New Zealand with its unique wildlife, look no further than the Waitomo Caves and Kiwi House SmRead more”
