Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour
by THL - Waitomo Caves Group
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.NZ$162Overview
This guided tour in Waitomo takes about 45 minutes and includes a boat ride through the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Visitors travel silently by boat along the underground Waitomo River inside the cave system, viewing thousands of glowworms lighting the grotto. The tour includes a walk through Cathedral Cave, known for its rock formations and acoustics. Guides, many of whom are descendants of the Maori chief who first explored the caves, provide commentary on the history and geology of the area. The tour has been operating since the late 1880s and is a well-known natural attraction in New Zealand. Included in the price are a local guide and GST. Souvenir photos can be purchased but are not included.
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Waitomo Glowworm Caves
This 45-minute tour explores the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, a key natural attraction in New Zealand. Visitors take a boat ride along the Waitomo River beneath thousands of glowworms, Arachnocampa luminosa, a species unique to New Zealand. The tour includes walking through the Cathedral Cave, noted for its notable formations and acoustics. Expert guides share information on the caves' cultural and geological history, which spans over 130 years. The glowworms illuminate the Glowworm Grotto, creating a quiet and peaceful environment during the boat ride, reflecting more than 125 years of cultural and natural history.
45 min
Meeting point
Drive through the Waitomo Village parking located on the righthand side. Please use walkway under road to access building. Departure Point: Waitomo Glowworm Caves Visitor Centre Address: 39 Waitomo Village Road, Waitomo Dates: Daily
End point
Drive through the Waitomo Village parking located on the righthand side. Please use walkway under road to access building. Departure Point: Waitomo Glowworm Caves Visitor Centre Address: 39 Waitomo Village Road, Waitomo Dates: Daily
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour
by THL - Waitomo Caves Group
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.NZ$162Overview
This guided tour in Waitomo takes about 45 minutes and includes a boat ride through the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Visitors travel silently by boat along the underground Waitomo River inside the cave system, viewing thousands of glowworms lighting the grotto. The tour includes a walk through Cathedral Cave, known for its rock formations and acoustics. Guides, many of whom are descendants of the Maori chief who first explored the caves, provide commentary on the history and geology of the area. The tour has been operating since the late 1880s and is a well-known natural attraction in New Zealand. Included in the price are a local guide and GST. Souvenir photos can be purchased but are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
This 45-minute tour explores the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, a key natural attraction in New Zealand. Visitors take a boat ride along the Waitomo River beneath thousands of glowworms, Arachnocampa luminosa, a species unique to New Zealand. The tour includes walking through the Cathedral Cave, noted for its notable formations and acoustics. Expert guides share information on the caves' cultural and geological history, which spans over 130 years. The glowworms illuminate the Glowworm Grotto, creating a quiet and peaceful environment during the boat ride, reflecting more than 125 years of cultural and natural history.
45 min
Meeting point
Drive through the Waitomo Village parking located on the righthand side. Please use walkway under road to access building. Departure Point: Waitomo Glowworm Caves Visitor Centre Address: 39 Waitomo Village Road, Waitomo Dates: Daily
End point
Drive through the Waitomo Village parking located on the righthand side. Please use walkway under road to access building. Departure Point: Waitomo Glowworm Caves Visitor Centre Address: 39 Waitomo Village Road, Waitomo Dates: Daily
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.