| FROM | LENGTH | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| NZD$ | 79 |
| 45minutes |
Waitomo
Glowworm Caves
Discover your moment of magic in the Waitomo Glowworm Caves tour
Known as one of New Zealand’s best natural attractions, take a boat ride through the glowworm grotto, marvel at thousands of magical glowworms and become part of over 130 years of cultural and natural history.
Boat Ride
Glowworms
Stairs
Prices
NZD$79 Adult
NZD$36 Child
NZD$200 Family (2A+2C)
NZD$29 Extra Child (Family Pass)
Deals
Check out our combo deals to enjoy the Waitomo Glowworm Cave alongside our other caves for a great price.
Most Popular Combo - Waitomo Glowworm Cave + Ruakuri Cave
Twin Cave Combo - Waitomo Glowworm Cave + Aranui Cave
Essential Information
- 39 Waitomo Village Rd, Waitomo Caves
- 0800 456 922
- Open daily 8:30am - 5:00pm. Pre-Booking is Essential
- Tours depart multiple times daily - Pre-Booking is Essential
- caveinfo@waitomo.com
Departure Information
Current Departure times:
Open daily 8:30am-5:00pm
Allow 45 minutes.
Pre-booking is essential to avoid disappointment
You must Check in 30 minutes prior to your tour departure.
*If you arrive late or miss your scheduled departure time your ticket will be forfeited and new tickets will need to be purchased subject to availability
Preparation
- Wear comfortable shoes
- Wear a warm jacket
The Waitomo Glowworm Cave is accessible to those with reasonable mobility, with good handrails and paths. Please wear comfortable footwear suitable for walking. Some areas of the cave can be wet and slippery. The Waitomo Glowworm Cave does not have wheelchair access however, Ruakuri Cave is wheelchair friendly.
Please note: The Waitomo Glowworm Cave Visitor Centre is a cashless site. We strongly advise booking your tour online, and make sure you bring a contactless method of payment (credit card, apple pay etc) for the gift shop and cafe.
FAQs
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