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.
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15 Best Waitomo Tours
Auckland’s best days out.
The 15 top-rated waitomo tours 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 Tours
Waitomo Caves: Ruakuri Glowworm Cave Guided Walking Tour
2.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.
Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour
3.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.”
Waitomo’s Hidden Gem: Small-Group Off the Beaten Track Tour
4.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
5.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...”
Waitomo: Guided Eco-Cave Tour
6.Waitomo: Guided Eco-Cave Tour
A 3.5-hour small-group glowworm caving tour from a private farm in Waitomo, with boots, showers, and kiwi tea after.
From Auckland: Spellbound, Waitomo Glowworm Cave Small Group Tour
7.From Auckland: Spellbound, Waitomo Glowworm Cave Small Group Tour
Auckland to Waitomo small-group day trip for Spellbound Twin Caves glowworm boat ride, free-photo time, and a guided cave walk.
“We had the pleasure of having Aaron as our tour guide and he was absolutely fantastic. His personal knowledge and insight as a Kiwi made the experience so much more engaging and authentic. Aaron shared stories, local history, and perspectives that you simply wouldn’t get from a guidebook, which mad”
90-Minute Guided Ruakuri Cave Tour Waitomo
8.90-Minute Guided Ruakuri Cave Tour Waitomo
90-minute guided walk through Ruakuri Cave in Waitomo: glowworms, limestone formations, photo-friendly stops, and a local guide for $71.99.
“Informative and magical sights. Guide friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. Gloworms were beautiful and the caves were stunning.”
Waitomo Caves 1-Kilometer-Long Zipline Tour
9.Waitomo Caves 1-Kilometer-Long Zipline Tour
A 1-kilometer guided zipline adventure in Waitomo Caves with 10 rides, Maori history, and an 80 km/h 280m finale.
The Waitomo Experience : Okohua Glowworm Cave Tour
10.The Waitomo Experience : Okohua Glowworm Cave Tour
A small-group caving adventure at Okohua Glowworm Cave: tubes, wading and black water rafting, then a cedar hot tub soak.
Private Waitomo Glowworm Cave Tours
11.Private Waitomo Glowworm Cave Tours
Private Waitomo glowworm cave tour on a family farm with warm gear, real caving, snacks, shower, and a custom pace for 2–8.
“It is very hard to imagine that there is any other tour that can match this one! 100% custom to your group’s ability and confidence level. If you are interested in exploring caves, experiencing the glowworms and going on an adventure, this is the tour for you! Well worth the time and money.”
1-Hour Guided Tour of Aranui Cave Waitomo
12.1-Hour Guided Tour of Aranui Cave Waitomo
A 1-hour guided walk through Aranui Cave near Waitomo. Learn Māori stories, see delicate formations, and compare it to bigger tours.
“Amazing 🤩 highly recommended it was very well organised. The tour guide and service was punctual. We even sang a song in Spanish.”
3-Hour Private Photography Tour in Waitomo Caves
13.3-Hour Private Photography Tour in Waitomo Caves
3-hour private glow-worm cave photography in Waitomo. Explore Maungarongapu, get camera tips, and shoot with included caving gear.
“This was the best experience ever! Ash was the best guide and it was totally worth it to do the private tour since we had so much time to figure out the camera settings for pictures. I thought we were just walking on a path in the caves, but we were in the water and…”
Aranui Cave 1-Hour Guided Tour
14.Aranui Cave 1-Hour Guided Tour
A 1-hour guided walk through Aranui Cave in Ruakuri Scenic Reserve, with cave wetas, delicate formations, and Maori stories.
Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Kiwi House Small Group from Auckland
15.Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Kiwi House Small Group from Auckland
Full-day small group from Auckland to Waitomo glowworm caves and Otorohanga Kiwi House, with pickup, snacks, and kiwi time.
“Josef was an amazing tour guide and driver. He knew where the best restaurants and Ice Cream locations. Very knowledgeable of the people and land of New Zealand. I highly recommend Josef and his tours.”
