"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

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.

• 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.