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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.
“Good opportunity to learn about and see the glowworms. Short but informative experience.”
Walk into Ruakuri Cave on a small guided tour with glowworms, spiral entry, rivers, and photo-friendly stops. 90 minutes, $69.
“our tour guide was super knowledgeable and the glow worms were amazing!”
Guided Waitomo Glowworm Caves tour with a walking stop in Cathedral Cave plus a silent boat ride under twinkling glowworms.
“We had an excellent and knowledgeable guide. Also the Filipino picture taking lady was very energetic and friendly. She made us excited for the tour.”
Small-group glowworm caving in Waitomo with rugged passages, provided gear, and cozy tea plus emailed photos after the tour.
“Know that it’s a blast! Ash is fun to hang out with- knows a ton and the time literally went by so fast! It was a full day for us as we did Hobbiton in the morning. Michelle is great getting you settled on their beautiful property and a perfect host. Ash is the perfect…”
Thrilling black water rafting in Ruakuri Cave near Waitomo, with glowworms, jumps, and optional abseiling and ziplining.
“The best experience ever! Wow, it was unbelievable! Thank you guys, will remember this one for a long time!”
Small-group Waitomo eco-cave tour on a private farm: glowworms, real scrambling, and tea, coffee, and cookies afterward.
“Informative, well guided, beautiful! I was especially grateful at my age ( nearing 82) that I had a strong, helpful hand to guide me through the rocky ups and downs. Thank you for the adventure! Janette”
Auckland small-group trip to Waitomo Glowworm Caves with Spellbound boat ride, photos allowed, two caves, snacks and pickup.
“Such an Amazing experience! It was truly remarkable to get to see the glow worms. It's hard to describe what an awe-inspiring adventure it is. The guides were so great and our Driver Seen was great too. he made the long drive enjoyable aRead more”
A guided walk through Ruakuri Cave in Waitomo, with named passages, glowworms, and photo-friendly viewing for one great price.
“Had fun visiting Waitomo Caves. Interesting and educational experience that I can recommend. Everything well organised. Guide was knowledgeable and friendly.”
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.
“Well organised. Excellent safety. Fantastic guides.”
Active glowworm caving in Okohua Glowworm Cave with tube rafting, wading, climbing, and a cedar hot tub at Tumu Tumu Station.
“Really excellent activity. With two of us and just four other participants, this felt like a bespoke tour. The glow worm caves are incredible and so worth seeing from within this privately owned cave. Ollie was our guide and he did a phenomenal job of leading us, offering insights on the geology and making the…”
Private Waitomo glowworm cave tour with gear, warm clothes, snacks, and shower after. Tailored to your group of 2–8 for 3 hours.
“Great experience. Our guide Ash was very personable and very knowledgeable . Be prepared to exert some physical activity but well worth it. This a walking tour through a cave which requires you to navigate some narrow passages Ash was there to assist any of us that needed help”
A 1-hour guided walk in Waitomo’s Aranui Cave in Ruakuri reserve, with Māori legends, delicate formations, and a local guide.
“A knowledgeable guide took her time with us. We were there much earlier than or booked time so she asked us to join her, which we are glad we did. Not only did we learn quite a lot but the guide was interested in us, asking us as many quRead more”
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.
“Grotte magnifique , guide adorable, sensation de zénitude lorsque l’on est à l'intérieur contrairement à la grotte aux vers luisants où l'atmosphère était très lourde.”
Small-group Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Otorohanga Kiwi House day trip from Auckland with pickup, guided cave boat ride, and kiwi.
“Tour gùie was really friendly and helpful. The new proposed offer for tour that visited 2 caves was fantastic. We enjoyed it much. Thanks!”
