Hamilton : Spellbound Glowworm & Cave Explorer Small Group Tour

Hamilton, New Zealand

6 to 7 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

What's Included

Admission to a fully guided 180 minutes experience of the Spellbound Glowworm Twin Caves
An english speaking tour guide
Fully Guided Small Group Tour
Air-conditioned vehicle
Complimentary pick up and drop off from our Hamilton - Meeting Point
All Fees and Taxes
Snacks
Bottled water
Coffee and/or Tea

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Volare Greenhill
2b Gordonton Road, Chartwell, Hamilton 3210, New Zealand

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Hamilton

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Waitomo Glowworm Caves

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Otorohanga

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hamilton

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Infant seats available

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
You do need to be able to walk for at least 40 minutes at a time over gentle terrain and pathways. We do not climb or crawl anywhere in our caves. There are no stairs in our caves. For those with mobility concerns, you will need to step up 40cm into and out of a transit van and down 40cm into and out of our raft. We do not take wheelchairs or walking frames. If you are concerned or unsure if your fitness is adequate, please contact us. Read more about - From Auckland: Spellbound, Waitomo Glowworm Cave Small Group Tour - https://www.viator.com/tours/Waitomo/Waitomo-Glowworm-and-Cave-Explorer-Small-Group-Tour-From-Auckland/d27469-458977P7?mcid=56757
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

3.0

based on 2 reviews

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Curious to see but disappointed with the price

Veronique_P, Feb 2026

I was disappointed because I thought we were walking by boat in a string of caves with glowworms and I had seen pictures with boat but we got in a rubber boat that moved by the guide who pulls on a cable and makes 8 AR in the cave The show remains very curious to see but it was not what I thought The other cave is more classical with stalagmite and staclactite and as the name is not given in the program I thought it would be the one in stairs with glowworms but no it was a cave without glowworms and there are some in the Vercors in France more beautiful bcp

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Response from Host, Apr 2026

Kia ora, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback — we’re sorry to hear the experience wasn’t what you had expected. You joined the Spellbound Glowworm and Cave Tours Explorer Tour, which begins with a short van ride across a scenic limestone-studded farm before descending into the beautiful Mangawhitikau Gorge. From there, you enter the Glowworm Cave, where the highlight is the guided boat experience through the glowworm-lit sections. The boat is an inflatable vessel guided along a fixed line by the guide to ensure safety and to protect the cave environment, while allowing guests to quietly view the glowworms up close. The second part of the tour takes you along an ancient dry riverbed to Te Ana o Te Atua (Cave of the Spirit). This cave is known for its impressive limestone formations, fossils, and dramatic views up through the tomo (sinkholes) to the sky. It does not feature glowworms, as it focuses on the geological history of the cave system. We’re sorry if the structure of the tour wasn’t clearly understood beforehand, and we appreciate your feedback — it helps us improve how we communicate the experience to future guests. Thank you again for visiting with us and sharing your thoughts. Kind regards, Expedigo tours.