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Children observing stalactites and stalagmites inside Aranui Cave, New Zealand.

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!
from NZ$ 81

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Person walking through illuminated Ruakuri Cave passage, New Zealand.

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.
from NZ$ 81

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Group on boat tour admiring glowworms in Waitomo Caves, New Zealand.

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.
from NZ$ 81

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Caver exploring narrow passage in Okohua Glowworm Cave, Waitomo Experience tour.

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.
from NZ$ 269

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What our guests say

Megan C

New Zealand
Couple
May 2026
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

Tyarna O

Australia
Couple
May 2026
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

Peggy E

United States
Couple
Apr 2026

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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

Carol V

United States
Solo
Apr 2026

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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

Tillmann B

Couple
Mar 2026
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

Peter J

Australia
Solo
2 weeks ago
The guide, Steven, was very knowledgeable and hilariously funny. The tour is well worth the entry fee, the glowworm boat tour was incredible

Combo: Ruakuri Cave Guided Tour + Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour

Fahimeh F

New Zealand
Family
Jul 2026
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

Wayne H

New Zealand
Group
May 2026
You really have to do cave tour that was highlight of our day. Absolutely gorgeous. How lucky are we to live in a beautiful country , tour guide was absolutely great.

Ruakuri Cave Guided Tour