Discover Magical Waitomo Caves 

More than 30 million years ago, the legend of Waitomo Caves began with the creation of limestone at the bottom of the ocean. Now these limestone formations stand as one of New Zealand's most inspiring natural wonders and a must-see destination.

The Waitomo region is home to unforgettable sightseeing attractions. Discover magical glowworms by boat in the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves.

Combine your experience with Ruakuri Cave; see glowworms up close and descend a spectacular spiral entrance. In Aranui Cave be mesmerised by ornate cave decorations. For NZ rafting adventure, get your blood pumping with The Legendary Black Water Rafting Co.

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 The Legendary Black Water Rafting Co.
 The Legendary Black Water Rafting Co.
The Legendary Black Water Rafting Co. is New Zealand’s first black water rafting adventure operator. We’ve been sharing thrills and excitement since 1987 and have experienced guides who will take you safely through the stunning underworld of Ruakuri Cave. Become part of the legend with an unforgettable journey through limestone, water and darkness.
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 Most Popular Combo
 Most Popular Combo
Be amazed by the thousands of magical glowworms above as you glide gently by boat through the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
For spectacular limestone formations and an intimate, up close glowworm experience Ruakuri Cave is accessible through an innovative spiral entrance.
Waitomo Glowworm Caves plus Ruakuri Cave
 Three of the Best
 Three of the Best
Glide silently under thousands of glowworms by boat in the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Enter Ruakuri Cave through the spectacular spiral staircase. Explore the corridors with crystal tapestries and hear the thunder of the subterranean waterfalls. Take a journey through the magnificent stalactites, stalagmites and flowstones in Aranui Cave.
Waitomo Glowworm Caves plus Ruakuri Caveplus Aranui Cave
 Twin Cave Combo
 Twin Cave Combo

The world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves are a New Zealand must see and have been enthralling visitors since 1889.
In Aranui Cave you will see the most delicate limestone formations of pink, white and brown. Get off the beatentrack and up close to nature.

Waitomo Glowworm Caves plus Aranui Cave
 Experience the Trilogy
 Experience the Trilogy

Experience Lord of the Rings Tour / Hobbiton Tour at the Hobbiton Movie Set, the picturesque setting for the Shire that featured in the Sir Peter Jackson directed films, The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.

This offer includes Te Puia, the home of Maori culture and cuisine. Be mesmerized by the world famous geyser Pohutu under stars following a delicious indigenous meal.

Descend into the magical Waitomo Glowworm Caves under a galaxy of glowworms and to ancient Ruakuri Cave, a spectacular cave full of legends and tales. Walk amongst magnificent cave formations and see sparkling glowworms up-close.

Experience the Trilogy

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