Discover Waitomo - the home of New Zealand's world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves and legendary Black Water Rafting.
Three of the Best

"Three of the Best" Cave Combo

Deep underground in the heart of the Waikato are a series of unique caves that will take your breath away. Ruakuri Cave is home to swirling rivers, echoing waterfalls, and rocks that flow into delicate shawl-like formations.

Nearby, at the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, thousands of tiny glowworms cling to the cave ceiling, creating a starry sky within the underground night. Youll also see a deep limestone shaft and a soaring subterranean cathedral that will leave you speechless.

Just five minutes down the road from the Glowworm Caves is Aranui Cave. With a natural cave entrance, it is the smallest and most delicate of Waitomo's three main caves. However, just inside the entrance is a colony of native New Zealand cave wetas and further into the cave is the most beautiful collection of stalactites, stalagmites, flowstones and decorative formations.

Note: online bookings need to be made at least 48 hours prior to your arrival at the caves

PRICES

"3 OF THE BEST" CAVE PASS
- Glowworm, Aranui & Ruakuri Caves
ONLINE PRICE
Save 10%
REGULAR PRICE
Adult $94.50 $105.00
Child $39.60 $44.00
Family Pass (2 adults / 2 children) $234.00 $260.00
Additional children $32.40 (per child)

WAITOMO GLOWWORM CAVES

Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Take a guided tour through the world-renowned Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Your guide will deliver a highly informative commentary about the formations and the history of the area with the highlight of your tour an unrivalled boat trip through the spectacular Glowworm Grotto.

RUAKURI CAVE

Ruakuri Cave
Newly reopened after 18 years, Ruakuri Cave offers a captivating blend of all the best that the region has to offer. Whilst weaving your way through the vast caverns of this dynamic natural environment, this is enhanced by walkways constructed to respect the spirit of the cave as well as protecting the environment.

ARANUI CAVE

Aranui Cave
Set in the Ruakuri Scenic Reserve, the Aranui Cave is the smallest and most delicate of the three Waitomo Caves. Experience the delicate formations and magnificent tall chambers in Aranui Cave and see real New Zealand cave wetas.

TOUR DETAILS

Tour Duration:

Waitomo Glowworm Caves: Approx 45 minutes
Ruakuri Cave: Approx 2 hours
Aranui Cave: Approx 45 minutes

Ruakuri Cave and Aranui Cave tour times must be pre-booked, however you can choose to visit the Waitomo Glowworm Caves at your own leisure.

Waitomo Glowworm Cave
Ruakuri Cave
Aranui Cave
 

BOOKING CONDITIONS

  • Prices and tour times are valid until 15 March 2010 and are subject to change without notice.
  • The 10% discount offer is valid for bookings made via this website only.
  • Tours are subject to availability and weather conditions.
  • 3 of the Best Cave Pass includes guided tours of the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Aranui Cave and Ruakuri Cave.
  • Child age is 4-14 years inclusive. Children under 4 are free.
  • Family Pass is for 2 adults and 2 children. Additional children can be added at a reduced rate.
  • No smoking, food, drink or litter are permitted inside the caves.
  • Photography and video are not permitted inside the Glowworm Caves.
  • Management reserve the right to refuse entry to the caves.
Aranui Cave Video