Waitomo: Glowworm Caves Guided Tour by Boat
1.Waitomo: Glowworm Caves Guided Tour by Boat
Glide through Waitomo Glowworm Caves by boat, learn geology and Māori stories on a guided 1-hour tour, and hear Cathedral Cave acoustics.
Most PopularWaitomo Glowworm Cave Day Trips
AUCKLAND · DAY TRIP
15 Best Waitomo Glowworm Cave Day Trips
Auckland’s best days out.
The 15 top-rated waitomo glowworm cave day trips for an Auckland trip, with prices, how long each one runs and the operator behind it, so you can pick the day and book it.
15 Best Waitomo Glowworm Cave Day Trips
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch
2.Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch
A guided Auckland day trip to Hobbiton and Waitomo. Hotel pickup, lunch, Green Dragon drink, glowworm cave boat ride.
“Such a good time and we got super lucky with the weather! Martin was the best, he kept everyone informed and entertained the entire time. While I would love to do Hobbiton again, I would probably opt out of the glow worm tour. Nonetheless, still an amazing day filled with fun and hokey pokey ice…”
From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch
3.From Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip with Lunch
11-hour Auckland day trip: Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Glowworm Caves with lunch and a silent boat ride under glowworms.
Waitomo Caves: Labyrinth Black Water Rafting Experience
4.Waitomo Caves: Labyrinth Black Water Rafting Experience
Float, jump, and scramble through Ruakuri Cave in total darkness on Waitomo black water rafting with glowworms, wetsuit gear, and a hot shower.
Waitomo Caves: Ruakuri Glowworm Cave Guided Walking Tour
5.Waitomo Caves: Ruakuri Glowworm Cave Guided Walking Tour
90-minute guided Ruakuri glowworm cave walk: spiral descent, limestone formations, up-close glowworms, and photo-friendly stops.
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour W Lunch from Auckland
6.Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour W Lunch from Auckland
Small-group Auckland tour linking Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Glowworm Caves with guided stops, included lunch, and pickup.
“Our guide,Timmy, was great. He was personable and knowledgeable. He made plenty of stops in addition to the 2 main attractions. Hobbitown had some steps and uphill walking so be prepared. The cave was beautiful. It also has stairs and can be dark. Be careful. Lunch was much nicer than I was expecting. The food…”
Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour
7.Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour
A 45-minute guided walk and boat cruise through Waitomo Glowworm Caves, with science, cave formations, and a calm underground light show.
“Cohen was an excellent tour guide! Very knowledgeable, kind, and professional.”
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch
8.Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch
A full-day guided trip from Auckland to Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Hobbiton, with lunch, a Green Dragon drink, and in-bus Wi‑Fi.
“Tour and tour guide were excellent! I really enjoyed Hobiton even though I haven’t seen any of the movies or read the books 😅. Caves were really neat as well.”
From Auckland: Waitomo & Hobbiton Bus Tour with Lunch
9.From Auckland: Waitomo & Hobbiton Bus Tour with Lunch
Auckland day trip by premium coach to Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Hobbiton Movie Set, with guided tours and picnic lunch.
Waitomo Caves & Rotorua – Te Puia Small-Group Tour from Auckland
10.Waitomo Caves & Rotorua – Te Puia Small-Group Tour from Auckland
One long day from Auckland to Waitomo glowworms and Rotorua Te Puia, with tickets, snacks, and small-group comfort on board.
“Trent, our tour guide, was so wonderful!! This was an all day tour and he made sure to point out all of the sites along the way to Roturua and answered any questions we had. He provided snacks and drinks and made sure we were comfortablRead more”
Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour & Lunch
11.Auckland: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small-Group Tour & Lunch
Auckland small-group tour to Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves with lunch, scenic stops, and guided visits for a full North Island day.
Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland
12.Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland
Auckland’s best one-day mix: Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Glowworm Caves with small-group comfort, guided tours, tickets, and a cave boat ride.
“Really enjoyed the tour and the guide was very informative and patient. The country side was amazing”
Waitomo’s Hidden Gem: Small-Group Off the Beaten Track Tour
13.Waitomo’s Hidden Gem: Small-Group Off the Beaten Track Tour
Small-group glowworm caving in Waitomo off the main trails. Rugged fun with gear, tea and photos emailed. 3h15. $135.91.
“Down to Earth Eco Cave tour in Waitomo was everything and more than I had hoped for our family of 5 (17yr to 50yr!)! There are many different types of tours which are owned by different groups. Something for everyone. I picked Down to Earth because of the extra adventure of exploring the flowing creek…”
Black Water Rafting Experience Waitomo Caves Tour
14.Black Water Rafting Experience Waitomo Caves Tour
Guided blackwater rafting in Ruakuri Cave near Waitomo: glowworms in the dark, cold 10–15°C water, gear provided, and hot soup after.
“What an awesome experience. The staff were amazing. We felt very safe the entire time we were out. It was fun, educational, inspiring, awesome...”
From Auckland or Rotorua: Hobbiton & Waitomo Tour with Lunch
15.From Auckland or Rotorua: Hobbiton & Waitomo Tour with Lunch
Hobbiton and Waitomo in one long day with small-group comfort, guided set walks, buffet lunch, and glowworm boat rides.
