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Waitomo Caves
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Journey through New Zealand's Waitomo Caves. See enchanting glowworms on a guided tour. Book now for subterranean magic.
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Aranui Cave
Explore the Aranui Cave and its unique limestone formations in Waitomo. Discover the beauty of nature's handiwork on our guided tour. Book now for a captivating experience!
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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.
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Okohua Glowworm Cave
Discover a magical underground world at the Okohua Glowworm Cave. Follow an expert guide through limestone passages as thousands of glowworms illuminate the cave ceiling in a peaceful, natural setting.
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What our guests say
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Megan C
New ZealandCouple
5/5
Every gazing moment was W🤩W, for me it was like a moonlit night, shining through the dense canopy of tree tops while floating around inside a cave 'with so much history' ❤️ out of respect for the iwi and the glow worms 🐛 no photo's 📱📸 while visiting the cave, however you can take pics exiting the cave, absolutely beautiful tour guide, he explained the history 👌🏽❤️ answered Q and explained the 'dos and don'ts' all said professionally and with love 'Ka pai u Sasha'
Totally recommend 👌🏽 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour
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Tyarna O
AustraliaCouple
5/5
The caves were beautiful, our guide T've was very informative and funny, and we had a great time! Lots of history and fun facts, a very cool experience.
Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour
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Peggy E
United StatesCouple
5/5
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The geyser was great and I was able to get pictures and video. For the best places to sit, you should get there early. We went on the 45 minute walk because I have a knee injury. There are a 60 and 90 minute walk also. It was great but it probably took us longer because of taking pictures and I have to be careful with my knee. I loved all the thermal activity and the craters were interesting. This was my first experience of this sort, and I am very glad we went.
Combo: Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland Tickets + Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour
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Carol V
United StatesSolo
5/5
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5-hours of exciting adventures from rappelling, zip lining, floating in an inner tube down the underground stream and then walking on the rocks to the exit.
Ruakuri Cave Black Water Rafting & Abseiling Guided Experience
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Gabrielle S
United StatesCouple
5/5
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We had such an amazing time! Our guides were amazing and funny and made all of us strangers come together and socialize that not even trained icebreakers would be able to do.
I honestly didn’t realize the experience included so much exercise, like swimming and walking through the cave. We even floated down the river without the tubes, meaning I bumped the ground more than once because my floating is subpar at best, but that made it even better. We even ended up climbing up two small waterfalls (which we definitely weren’t expecting!), and it turned into such a fun adventure. We were laughing and giggling the entire time.
Everything felt so well put together, and the little touches made it extra special, especially the cookies, tea, hot chocolate, chocolate bars, and hot soup at the end. It was the perfect way to reward and relax after all the excitement.
If you’re looking for something adventurous and memorable, this is absolutely worth it. We’d do it again in a heartbeat!
Ruakuri Cave Black Water Rafting & Abseiling Guided Experience
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Tillmann B
Couple
5/5
I did this tour 36 years ago, and it was once again an amazing experience to crawl through the underground world and enjoy the glow-worm sky.
Ruakuri Cave Black Water Rafting Guided Experience
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Fahimeh F
New ZealandFamily
4/5
Just seeing the glow worms and learning about them, and how they eat and their life cycle
However, it was very short; I expected a longer boat ride for the cost I paid.
Combo: Ruakuri Cave Guided Tour + Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour
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Larissa R
AustraliaCouple
5/5
I haven't been since 2004, it was as good a tour this time, and the absolute awe of the caves and glow "maggots", is still stunning today, and Corey was amazing. Hopefully next visit won't be so far in the future!
Combo: Ruakuri Cave Guided Tour + Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour

