Ruakuri Cave 

Discover Waitomo's longest underground guided walking tour

Ruakuri Cave, or 'den of dogs' as it literally translates into the English language, was first discovered by local Maori between 400 and 500 years ago. It takes its name from the wild dogs that made their home in the cave entrance.

Spectacular and unique, Ruakuri Cave offers a captivating blend of Waitomo's most compelling subterranean experiences. In any one sightseeing tour, your guide will bring you up close to glowworms, elaborate cave formations, underground rivers, myths, legends and sacred Maori sites.

Your journey begins at The Long Black Café where your guide will meet you. From there you will be transported to Ruakuri Cave. 

You will enter and begin a spiral descent from ground level via an incredible drum entrance and walkway. You then continue on a 1.6 kilometre guided tour underground.

From there you will be transported to Ruakuri Cave, where you will enter and begin a spiral descent from ground level via an incredible drum entrance and walkway. You then continue on a 1.6 kilometre guided tour underground.

Ruakuri Cave is New Zealand's longest guided underground walking tour and an experience that must be seen to be believed. It will leave you open-mouthed, awe-struck and humbled by the sheer majesty of nature.

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TOUR DETAILS & TIMES

What, where, how and how much. All the key details about your underground Ruakuri Cave guided tour are here.

HISTORY

Millions of years in the making, Ruakuri Cave was discovered by local Maori between 400 and 500 years ago. Find out more and discover it for yourself.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

What you need to know about our experienced guides, Maori spiritualism, cave features and guidelines for your visit.
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