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Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour

Budget-friendly guided tour of Waitomo Caves with boat ride.

Best for Nature enthusiasts and curious travelers who want a gentle cave walk and peaceful boat ride, marveling at glowworms overhead.
Book this if you want: A serene 45-minute guided tour where you’ll drift quietly under a glowing canopy of glowworms along the Waitomo River.
Everything you get: A small-group tour, expert Maori-descended guide, and a magical boat ride through glowworm-lit caves.
Make the most of the calm of the underground cave as glowworms softly light your path and learn about the land’s legacy from your Maori guide.

Inclusions 45-minute guided tour of Waitomo Grotto (if option selected)

1.5-hour guided tour of Ruakuri Cave (if option selected)

3-hour guided tour of Waitomo Caves (if option selected)

Full-day tour of Waitomo Caves from Auckland (if option selected)

Tip: Take the time to visit the small but significant Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre, which shares the cultural history of the caves.
Waitomo Grotto is not accessible for wheelchair users.
Ruakuri Caves are accessible for wheelchair users.
The small-group 3-hour guided tour is unsuitable for the elderly or those with mobility issues.
Guests under 12 years are restricted from participating in the 3-hour guided tour.
Photography is permitted in designated areas of the Ruakuri Caves. However, photography is strictly prohibited in the Waitomo Glowworm Caves.

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Free cancellation

You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Mobile ticket

1 hr. - 7 hr.

Transfers included

Hotel pickup

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New Zealand’s only wheelchair-accessible cave steeped in Maori history.

Best for families, wheelchair users, and photographers looking for a more interactive, accessible cave experience with a longer tour.
Book this if you want: A fully accessible tour with dramatic limestone formations, glowworms, and insights into local Maori legends.
Everything you get: A small-group tour, knowledgeable guide, full wheelchair access, and the freedom to capture photos of the experience.
Make the most of the fully accessible cave walk with beautiful limestones, and stories passed down through generations from a Maori guide.

Inclusions

Tip: Ask about the "Ruakuri Bush Walk,"- a free, beautiful 30-minute walk near the cave entrance.
Photography and video are permitted in selected areas of the cave.
It's recommended to wear a warm jacket along with comfortable shoes as this experience involves a fair amount of walking.
This experience is wheelchair accessible and has pram/stroller accessibility.
Wheelchair/stroller width must not exceed 65cm.

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Free cancellation

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Mobile ticket

1 hr. 30 min.

Guided tour