Waitomo - Eco Adventure Glowworm Cave Tour

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You can select up to 8 travelers in total.

Adult (12-70) Minimum: 1, Maximum: 8

Book online or call: +1 437 970 2890

Free Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Off the Beaten Track Tour

2 Adults x $110.31

$220.62

Approx Total

$220.62

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
See the caves just as nature intended. All caving equipment and warm clothing including: thermal top, thermal pants, fleece top, shorts, gumboots, socks, helmet and headlamp. A local guide with a deep connection to the caves and a wealth of information to share. Tea, coffee, and a snack. An email with awesome photos of your adventure. Proper Kiwi hospitality!

We can not pick up or drop off. There is no public transport so you will need to have your own transport to 1199 Oparure Road.

Overview

The top rated, most intimate, and most personalised glow worm cave tour in Waitomo. Our awesome Waitomo adventure is tucked away “off the beaten track” on our family farm and we LOVE it that way and so do our guests. Our “Glowing” Highlights • Amazing glow worm displays! • Just the right amount of adventure • Away from the crowds • Small group sizes • Cameras welcome • Authentic eco experience • Family owned and operated • Photos, tea, coffee and biscuits included • #1 Trip Advisor rated tour in the Waitomo District

Meeting points

1199 Oparure Road, follow the signs.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Down to Earth - Eco Cave Tours In Waitomo

1199 Oparure Road, Maungarongapu Cave

3 hours

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum of 2 people per tour.
Maximum of 8 people per tour.
Minimum age is 12 years.
Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
This tour is not suitable for elderly people or anyone with mobility difficulties as it involves climbing over boulders, walking up hills and wading through streams with rocks underfoot.
A reasonable level of fitness is required.
Tours may be cancelled in case of flooding. In the unlikely event that your tour is cancelled, you'll receive a full refund.
Not recommended for travelers with a low level of fitness

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund

April 26No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Fantastic Glowworm and Caving Experience

Published on Feb, 2025

We had a fantastic experience with Ash. We were in a group of 6, so a really nice size. I was a little nervous about the caving element as I am quite scared of heights. However, I felt really supported and wasn't rushed at any point. The glowworms themselves were absolutely magical. We sat in the cave and they just started to slowly appear across the roof of the cave. It was really nice to be in a small group setting and see them in this environment, especially when it was explained that excess noise could disturb and stress them. I would wholeheartedly recommend the experience. We wanted to do something off the beaten track and whilst the experience is obviously popular, it felt like this is what we got.

One of the best tours we've ever done. You have to do this.

Published on Feb, 2025

Wow, was this ever a great trip. Ash runs a great tour. He is patient, funny, kind and knowledgeable. This is the epitome of a fantastic family business. The tour though the caves and glowworm viewing was exceptional. You spend high quality time in total darkness soaking the experience in. Can't recommend it enough.

Highlight of my trip. ...

Published on Feb, 2025

Highlight of my trip. Highly recommend. Worth it to have smaller group and not tons of tourists. Caves were amazing.

Must do!!!

Published on Feb, 2025

Absolutely incredible experience!!! Ash was a hilarious, patient, and knowledgeable guide who made this once in a lifetime experience better than imagined. It was a true adventure climbing rocks and squeezing through crevices throughout the cave!! A must do in New Zealand

Great tour

Published on Feb, 2025

Great time we spent with Ash and the team. Really off-the-beaten track, usually you don't hike in a cave and wade in a cave river, looking for glowing worms.

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