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Waitomo Glowworm Cave
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Take a Waitomo Glowworm Caves boat tour with Auckland & Beyond Tours.
New Zealand has a unique species of tiny glowing creatures called “Arachnocampa Luminosa” Thousands of these magical tiny living creatures radiate their luminescent light around the Waitomo Grotto. Tour starts by Picking you up from Auckland CBD. Then we go on a two & half-hour scenic drive in South Auckland and into the Waikato region with a scenic stop for amazing photos and any other stops if needed.
On arrival you will have around 30 minutes to shop in the Gift Shop and grab a drink or something to eat at the Waitomo Homestead.
Your Guide will take you on a one hour guided tour inside the Waitomo Glowworm Cave explaining the history of the Cave, the glowing worms and the formations you’ll see inside. You will ride on a flat bottom boat that will glide through the Waitomo river while you gaze silently at the sparkling worms.
After you finish your Glowworm Experience we make our way back through the scenic roads to Auckland.
EXCELLENT1407 reviews onSeaside514760719482 July 2024Waitomo and te puia Wazza was an amazing tour guide made the long drives enjoyable. Waitomo cave and te puia were both very beautiful locations to tour. Thank you. Highly recommend!!!דינה ס29 June 2024Hobbiton and Waitomo with Adil from Auckland & Beyond Tours I had a fantastic experience with Auckland and Beyond Tours in Hobbiton & Waitomo Small Group Tour. The whole trip was exactly as described and even beyond my expectations. The timing was perfect (picking up from the hotel entrance, small breaks, returning), and all advice was efficient. I want to thank Adil, our guide and driver, for all the exciting information and knowledge he shared. When you come for a few days and want to experience the beauty of New Zealand, I highly recommend Auckland and Beyond Tours.Sherpa0055905853328 June 2024Hobbition&Waitomo Small group tour 这是一次十分激动人心且难忘的体验,感谢我们的导游Adic,不仅带我们走完全程而且也很详细的介绍了当地历史,很感谢他Tony P26 June 2024Not just for LOTR fans! This was an amazing tour, Adil was very friendly and gave excellent advice. Be sure to research the weather for Hobbiton as it is a fully outdoor tour. Be prepared for a long day! Totally worth it!Mike Nelson25 June 2024There and Back Again The whole day was amazing thanks to our fabulous driver & tour guide Adil. Pickup was efficient, he was very knowledgeable & passionate about interesting points along the way and most importantly, drove very safely. We stopped at the perfect spot to stretch & see a very pretty reservoir on the Waikato River and still got to Hobbiton early. He just exuded friendly professionalism that makes travelers feel welcome.Moicee16 June 2024Worth it Amazing and well worth-it. I left the hobbiton movie set as a fan and bought a book to start reading my first book of the series. The set was amazing, but more than that, the landscape, the hills and everything was so beautiful. The trip to hobbiton was also great. We were picked up from the hotel on-time and the drivers were very nice. We even went to see a manmade lake before heading back to Auckland.Abril V15 June 2024Amazing tour and guide Our tour guide was very friendly, patient and he explained us a lot not just about the tour also about the country. We got a full experience about this country!Aida A12 June 2024Review for Auckland and beyond tours The tour was cancelled due to the number of people was not met. I booked this for a friend (couple) from overseas. The company helped us get the refund. They are very helpful.Mickey D12 June 2024Once in a lifetime experience. We only had one full day in Auckland and this tour was amazing. Our tour guide Adil was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable about the local culture and history. He also recommended a wonderful local seafood restaurant when we got back to Auckland. Thank you for the once in a lifetime experience. Mickey and Jen Donarski Peoria, IL USARyan C10 June 2024Best of the bunch From the minute we were picked up to when we were dropped off the 2 drivers were amazing! So knowledgable about the hobbit and lord of the rings movies and where keen for a good chat!Load more
Its approximately 2.5hrs drive one way, and it is depending on the traffic.
We offer complimentary pick ups and drop offs from any Auckland Central Accommodation.
Its approximately 1 hour guided tour including a gliding boat ride on the underground Waitomo River.
Unfortunately No, due to the uneven surface and stairs inside the cave.
Over three hours you’ll take leaps of faith over cascading waterfalls and float serenely down an underground river as you enjoy the glow worm show on the vaulted limestone galleries up above.
Test yourself as you twist and turn through the Ruakuri Cave’s main network and hidden passageways. Conquer thrilling rock traverses and mind-blowing heights. Edge over crossings high above roaring stream ways. You’ll also spider-walk through ancient rift passages and experience the challenges of technical high rope work and flying foxes.
Pick Up 7 AM
Descend into the seemingly bottomless black depths of the glow worm studded Ruakuri Cave. This five hour expedition combines abseiling the 35 metre too, climbing, whizzing down a flying fox and cave tubing underneath glow worms into one unforgettable journey.