Marvel at the captivating beauty of the magical Ruakari Cave with a remarkable spiral entrance and home to thousands of glowworms on this mystical guided tour!
Highlights
Highlights
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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!
Inclusions
Inclusions
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1.5-hour guided tour of Ruakuri Cave
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English-speaking guide of Maori descent
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Small group of up to 14 people
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Wheelchair accessible
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Photography allowed
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Entry to Ruakuri Cave
cancellation policy
cancellation policy
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Your experience
Your experience
A dreamy escape to Ruakuri Cave
On this magical adventure, you will discover the spectacular Ruakuri Cave, powered by 100% renewable energy. What’s more, this dreamy experience is open for all with full wheelchair and pushchair access. You will walk down the illuminated spiral entrance to discover unique limestone formations formed over the years and enchanting crystal tapestries. Be sure to have your comfortable walking shoes on since the Ruakuri Cave is New Zealand's longest-guided underground walking tour!
Walk among the stars of the cave
The most ethereal part of the tour is when you come across the magnificent glowworms in a spectacular display. You’ll learn about these beautiful bio-luminescent creatures and the fascinating history of the cave from your tour guide. You can take your cameras out and capture the magical moment with thousands of glowworms decorating the cave like a starry night. Also, hear the thunder and burbles of distant subterranean waterfalls as you explore the underground natural wonder.
Know before you go
Know before you go
What to bring
- When you visit, make sure you've got a credit card or your phone set up for contactless payments (like Apple Pay or Google Pay).
Accessibility
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This experience is wheelchair accessible and has pram/stroller accessibility.
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Wheelchair/stroller width must not exceed 65cm.
Additional information
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Photography and video are permitted in selected areas of the cave.
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It's recommended to wear a warm jacket along with comfortable shoes as this experience involves a fair amount of walking.
My tickets
My tickets
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Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 30 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.
Meeting Point
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Meet your guide at Ruakuri Visitor Centre
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Address: 204, Tumutumu Road, Waitomo Caves 3985, New Zealand
Get Directions to the Meeting Point
Getting There
By Car
- Take route 'New Zealand State Highway 37' and drive on Waitomo caves road.
By Bus
- The closest bus stop is Waitomo Glowworm Caves and it is 2.8 km from the destination.
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