Ruakuri Cave
Explore New Zealand's Ruakuri Cave in Waitomo. Marvel at stalactites, stalagmites, and glowworms on a guided tour. Book easily with our mobile tickets and free cancellation.
Ruakuri Cave Guided Tour
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Stroll through the solar-powered Ruakuri Cave, a natural wonder adorned with glowworms.
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Venture down the dramatic spiral entrance and witness tiny creatures that make the cave sparkle like a night sky up close.
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Join the longest underground walking tour in Waitiomo Caves and learn about the myths and legends of the cave from the local guide.
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With photography allowed, you’ll be able to capture your memories of this remarkable underground world.
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Did you know? Ruakuri Cave is one of the few wheelchair and pushchair-accessible caves in the world!
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Stroll through the solar-powered Ruakuri Cave, a natural wonder adorned with glowworms.
-
Venture down the dramatic spiral entrance and witness tiny creatures that make the cave sparkle like a night sky up close.
-
Join the longest underground walking tour in Waitiomo Caves and learn about the myths and legends of the cave from the local guide.
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With photography allowed, you’ll be able to capture your memories of this remarkable underground world.
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Did you know? Ruakuri Cave is one of the few wheelchair and pushchair-accessible caves in the world!
Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour
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Enjoy a slow-paced 45-minute tour through 250 meters of the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, exploring the ancient dual-level system.
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Witness tiny creatures creating a celestial galaxy in the Glowworm Grotto with their radiant luminescence.
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Walk through the upper chamber of the 30-million-year-old cave system, then sail through the lower level encountering glowworms and the Cathedral.
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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.
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Did you know? Glowworms found in New Zealand's Waitomo Caves are a unique species, and cannot be found anywhere else in the world!
More details
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Enjoy a slow-paced 45-minute tour through 250 meters of the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, exploring the ancient dual-level system.
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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.
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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.
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Did you know? Glowworms found in New Zealand's Waitomo Caves are a unique species, and cannot be found anywhere else in the world!
Black Water Rafting Guided Experience in Waitomo
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Experience a 3 or 5-hour rafting tour inside the limestone caves as you float under a sky of glowworms.
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Learn the basics of caving and gear up to weave your way around the rocks on an exhilarating journey.
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Get the adventure of a lifetime while traveling through the caves, and jumping off waterfalls, and upgrading to include ziplining and absceiling.
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Dig into complimentary refreshments on board and take your time to admire the surreal beauty of the caves.
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Did you know? The Māori call glowworms "titiwai," which translates to "stars reflected in water."
More details
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Experience a 3 or 5-hour rafting tour inside the limestone caves as you float under a sky of glowworms.
-
Learn the basics of caving and gear up to weave your way around the rocks on an exhilarating journey.
-
Get the adventure of a lifetime while traveling through the caves, and jumping off waterfalls, and upgrading to include ziplining and absceiling.
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Dig into complimentary refreshments on board and take your time to admire the surreal beauty of the caves.
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Did you know? The Māori call glowworms "titiwai," which translates to "stars reflected in water."
Black Water Rafting, Ziplining and Abseiling Guided Experience in Waitomo
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Join a thrilling cave adventure in New Zealand's Waitomo Caves and explore the amazing Ruakuri Cave's Black Abyss.
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With an expert guide, learn basic abseiling and tubing skills and start exploring this intricate natural wonder.
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Start your adventure by abseiling 35 meters down into the dark cave and then zip-lining through a narrow passage lit up by thousands of glow worms.
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Have a snack break and then continue your journey by tubing under a dazzling sky of glow worms and rafting over fast-flowing waters.
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Fun fact: Some of the cave passages are over 30 million years old, adding a historic twist to your adventure.
More details
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Join a thrilling cave adventure in New Zealand's Waitomo Caves and explore the amazing Ruakuri Cave's Black Abyss.
-
With an expert guide, learn basic abseiling and tubing skills and start exploring this intricate natural wonder.
-
Start your adventure by abseiling 35 meters down into the dark cave and then zip-lining through a narrow passage lit up by thousands of glow worms.
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Have a snack break and then continue your journey by tubing under a dazzling sky of glow worms and rafting over fast-flowing waters.
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Fun fact: Some of the cave passages are over 30 million years old, adding a historic twist to your adventure.
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