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1-Hour Guided Tour of Aranui Cave Waitomo

With several caves in the Waitomo area, it can be hard to know which experience offers something truly different. This guided walking tour of Aranui Cave reveals a lesser-known side of the region, combining striking natural features with rich Māori history. Follow your guide through beautifully lit chambers to see intricate rock formations up close. Along the way, learn how the cave was formed and why it holds cultural importance, making this a rewarding alternative to more crowded cave experiences.

1-Hour Guided Tour of Aranui Cave Waitomo

1 hourFree Cancellation

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Glowing Adventures

Experience one of the wonders of New Zealand’s natural world on this glowworm caving adventure in Waitomo. Pull on your boots and helmet before heading through the private farmland and native forest to the Mangarongapu Cave system with a local guide and small group. With your headlamp to light the way, hike around huge boulders and through shallow streams, and marvel at the millions of bright green glowworms illuminating the rocky limestone.

Waitomo’s Hidden Gem: Off the Beaten Track Glowworm Cave Tour

3 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

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Private Glowworm Tour

Escape the crowds and get off the beaten track on this exclusive glowworm cave tour based out of a family farm. This private tour is tailored to your group and lets you move at your own pace through the caves. See the mesmerizing glowworm displays and traverse the caves with your knowledgeable guide, with equipment provided. Don’t forget your camera on this intimate tour through this stunning natural wonder.

Private Waitomo Glowworm Cave Tours

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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Photography tour

Photograph New Zealand's spectacular scenery both inside and outside of the caves on a private photography tour with your own photographer-guide. Visit a pristine glow worm cave in the Waitomo district, and take your time to capture great shots of the glow worms and other sights. You can use larger cameras and equipment like small tripods on this photography tour, with the freedom to take more time for your photography than on standard tours. Includes guide, use of wet weather gear, and snacks.

3-Hour Private Photography Tour in Waitomo Caves

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour

Enjoy one of New Zealand’s original tourist attractions: a tour of the magnificent Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Your guide—who may be descended from the Māori chief who first discovered the caves—leads you underground and tells you about the cultural significance of this site. Hop into a boat and glide on an underground river, enjoying the light show put on by millions of tiny bioluminescent insects hanging above.

Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour

45 minutesFree Cancellation

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90-Minute Guided Ruakuri Cave Tour Waitomo

The Waitomo Glowworm Caves are a must-visit North Island attraction, and while many day tours depart from Auckland, this handy tour is ideal for independent travelers who can make their own way to the caves. The Ruakuri Cave is the longest, with impressive rock formations, subterranean rivers, and thousands of glittering glowworms. Explore the magnificent cave on a guided walking tour and learn more about Māori culture as you go.

90-Minute Guided Ruakuri Cave Tour Waitomo

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Black Water Rafting Experience Waitomo Caves Tour

Embark on a thrilling Blackwater Rafting adventure in Ruakuri Cave. Choose between two exhilarating tours: the original Black Labyrinth, where you'll float under glowworms and jump off waterfalls, or the longer Black Abyss, which includes abseiling, ziplining, and cave exploration. Both experiences offer unforgettable encounters with the natural beauty of the cave and take you to places impossible to reach on your own.

Black Water Rafting Experience Waitomo Caves Tour

3 to 5 hoursFree Cancellation

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Okohua Glowworm Cave Tour

Many visitors to the Waitomo Caves stick to the main tourist route, with a calm boat ride. This small-group adventure unlocks exclusive access to the hidden Okohua Glowworm Cave more energetically. Wade through crystal pools, climb ancient limestone formations, and float on a tube along underground rivers beneath thousands of glowing insects. Finish with a scenic bush walk and a soothing soak in an outdoor cedar hot tub overlooking native forest.

Okohua Glowworm Cave Tour

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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