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Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour

Name: Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour
Start: 2024-09-20T13:20:00
End: 2024-09-20T14:20:00
Location: Waitomo

Family looking at the interiors of Waitomo cave during a guided Tour of Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Guide and lady on a guided tour of Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Woman looking at glowworms during a guided tour of Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Family looking at glowworms during a guided tour of Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Discover a moment of magic under the luminescent light in Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Explore an ancient world hidden away in New Zealand's unique, natural beauty.

Highlights

Enjoy a slow-paced 45-minute tour through 250 meters of the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, exploring the ancient dual-level system.
Witness tiny creatures creating a celestial galaxy in the Glowworm Grotto with their radiant luminescence.
Walk through the upper chamber of the 30-million-year-old cave system, then sail through the lower level encountering glowworms and the Cathedral.
Discover the cave's history, features, and legends with Maori chief descendants, who bring it to life through storytelling.
Care to explore more of this glowing haven? Opt for the 1.5-hour Ruakuri Caves tour, the longest underground walking experience available in this cave system.
Did you know? Glowworms found in New Zealand's Waitomo Caves are a unique species, and cannot be found anywhere else in the world!

W cenie

Maori descendant expert tour guide
Small group tour
45-minute tour of Waitomo Glowworm Caves (optional)
Boat ride along Waitomo River (optional)
Guided walk inside Waitomo Grotto (optional)
Extended 1.5-hour guided walking tour of Ruakuri Cave (optional)
Exclusive access to deeper and untouched areas of the cave (optional)
Access to Holdens Cavern, the Drum Passage, the Pretties & the Ghost Passage (optional)
Up close views of glowworms, stalagmites & stalactites (optional)
Entry & exit through the grand spiral staircase (optional)

Note: The Ruakuri Cave tour doesn't include access to Waitomo Glowworm Caves. The inclusions may vary depending on the package you select during the next step of your booking.

Zasady anulowania

Możesz anulować te bilety do 24 godz. przed rozpoczęciem wycieczki, aby uzyskać pełen zwrot.

Opinie

4.5

611 Oceny

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4/5

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Jess

5/5

wrz, 2024

The cave itself was cooler than i even expected and the boat ride was breathtaking! Even though we were unable to do the whole boat ride due to the weather and we got evacuated out with the fire alarm it was just such a brilliant experience im so glad we did it!

Jacques-martin

4/5

wrz, 2024

We enjoyed the tour. It was interactive, emotive and above all a lot of fun. We did not however have the full tour as the river was a bit high after the continous rain to dock at the jetty, so we returned the way we came. Enjoyable none the less.

Pamela

4/5

sie, 2024

Sharing with overseas guests. Guide used a fair bit of lowi slang though they didn't understand. "Hearty" for eg. He had a quiet voice compared to other guides which was hard to hear ontop of his lisp in his speach.

Kanta

5/5

sie, 2024

I exited to blue lighting from grow worms and fossil. I enjoyed cave tour and guide man's nice joke. It's so easy to get a ticket.

Jillene

3/5

sie, 2024

I booked for international visitors, who thought the caves and glowworms were lovely but the guide was not particularly interested

Your experience

Explore the Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Join this 45-minute guided tour of one of New Zealand's best natural attractions. See the ancient limestone formations and the tiny glowworms lighting up the caves.

Your guide, a Maori descendant, will narrate legends and stories, enhancing your understanding of the caves' sacredness in Maori culture. Explore a 30-million-year-old landscape, learning about the glowworms' unique biology and their bioluminescence. The tour covers 2 levels of the caves: the dry upper level, showcasing delicate cave formations, and the lower level, featuring stream passages and the majestic Cathedral, the cave's tallest chamber.

Marvel at upper chamber carvings

Before setting sail, explore the upper chamber of the caves by foot. Here, you'll witness limestone formations, carved over millennia into stalactites, stalagmites, and intricate columns. Walking in the upper chamber offers a chance to appreciate the artistic mastery of nature in sculpting these delicate structures.

Sail through the Glowworm Grotto

The tour's highlight is a slow-paced boat ride through the Glowworm Grotto. As you glide along the water, you will see thousands of glowworms shining their blue-green light on the cave ceiling. Experience a magical atmosphere as you witness a galaxy of tiny living lights. These glowworms, known as Archanocampa Luminosa, are unique to New Zealand and make the Waitomo Glowworm Caves a must-see attraction.

Know before you go

What's not allowed

Photography is permitted in designated areas of the Ruakuri Caves. However, in the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, photography is strictly prohibited.

Accessibility

Ruakuri Caves are accessible for wheelchair users, in contrast to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves which are accessible to those with reasonable mobility.

Additional information

It's recommended to wear a warm jacket along with comfortable shoes.

Moje bilety

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
Please arrive at the meeting point 30 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.