Experience the best of Aranui Cave

Small-group adventure with private access to family-owned cave, away from crowds, led by local guide.

Equipped with helmet, headlamp, gumboots, and clothing; explore limestone passages and glowworm chambers.

Walk through shallow streams, climb rocks/boulders, see stalactites/stalagmites and glowworm displays.

Finish with complimentary photos, tea/coffee/biscuits; supports native forest restoration and predator control.

Join a 1.5-hour tour of Ruakuri Cave, exploring impressive rock formations and the magical glow of thousands of glowworms.

Stroll through wheelchair-friendly routes featuring beautiful limestone formations, underground rivers, and iconic sites such as The Drum Passage and The Pretties.

Listen to engaging Māori legends and fascinating facts shared by guides descended from the original Māori explorers of the cave.

Explore the magical Ruakuri Cave and Waitomo Glowworm Caves with expert local guides and save 3% when you book both together.

Journey through Ruakuri Cave’s twisting passages, crystal-lined walls, and flowing streams on a 1.5-hour guided tour with just 14 people.

Glide silently on a boat beneath thousands of glowworms lighting up the cave ceiling, on a 45-minute tour led by a local Māori guide.

Take a 1-hour guided tour of Aranui Cave, featuring fragile limestone formations and deep-rooted Māori stories.

Explore quiet, narrow passages filled with beautiful stalactites in shades of pink, brown, and white.

Listen to your knowledgeable guide share Māori myths and the story of Ruruku Aranui, the cave’s discoverer.

Go on a 5-hour black water rafting adventure at Ruakarui Cave, complete with abseiling, ziplining, tubing, and glowworms.

Abseil 35m into the cave, zipline through glowworm tunnels, and tube along fast-flowing underground waters.

Your expert guide will provide instructions, safety tips, and fascinating insights on the cave’s formations and glowworms.

Take a short break to enjoy a snack, then finish your adventure with a warm shower and comforting soup after an unforgettable multi-activity experience.

Experience the Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Glowworm Caves on a full-day tour from Auckland with an expert guide for company.

Explore Hobbit Holes, The Mill, and other film locations on a guided tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set, ending with a complimentary drink at the Green Dragon Inn.

Take a guided walk through ancient caves and enjoy a serene boat ride under thousands of luminescent glowworms at the Waitomo Glowworm Cave.

Opt for a private tour to explore at your own pace, or join a shared tour with lunch for a relaxed, all-in-one day without worrying about meals.

Take a full-day guided tour from Auckland to see the Waitomo Glowworm Cave and enjoy a scenic drive through lush Waikato countryside.

Explore Waitomo Glowworm Cave with an expert guide, see limestone formations, then cruise on a boat beneath thousands of glowworms.

Your guide will provide commentary throughout the tour, explaining the cave formations and the lifecycle of the glowworms.

Take 30 minutes to explore the Gift Shop or enjoy refreshments at Waitomo Homestead before or after your tour.

Upgrade your Waitomo Glowworm Cave adventure with a Hobbiton Movie Set tour, complete with a complimentary drink at the Green Dragon Inn.