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Auckland : Waitomo Spellbound Glow Worm Twin Caves Private Tour

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Auckland, New Zealand
  • 8 to 9 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Combine a visit to the Waitomo Glowworm Cave with the chance to take in the dramatic landscapes south of Auckland on this full-day private tour. Set out from Auckland on a journey to gaze up at the bioluminescent glowworms lighting up the roof of the Waitomo caves, learn about ancient limestone formations, walk along an ancient riverbed to Te Ana o Te Atua, and much more.
  • A private tour means an intimate, personalized experience
  • Your guide will happily customize the tour to your specific tastes
  • No photo restrictions: Snap pictures of glowworms lighting up the cavern
  • Includes rest stops between locations for a tea or coffee

What's Included

  • Admission to a fully guided 180 minutes experience of the Spellbound Glowworm Twin Caves
  • An english speaking tour guide
  • Fully Guided Experience
  • Private transfer in a Luxury Vehicle
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Bottled water
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Snacks
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

- If your accommodation is not yet confirmed, we suggest selecting The SkyCity Hotel for now—you can update it later if needed! - We offer convenient pick-ups from selected hotels. If your location isn’t listed, simply choose the nearest available option and meet us there. - Pick-ups start up to 20 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Please be ready and waiting outside by then for a smooth start. - Pick-up locations are planned based on each tour and may vary by day. If there are any changes to your pick-up spot, please let us know in advance. - Our guides make multiple stops and may arrive within a 10-minute window. To keep the tour on schedule, we recommend being ready 5–10 minutes early, as we are unable to wait for late arrivals. - As our hotel pickups operate from downtown CBD, guests located near the airport or South Auckland can be picked up from The Sebel, Auckland Manukau at 16 Lakewood Court, Manukau City Centre, Auckland 2104,

Itinerary

1

Auckland Central

2 hours 45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Waitomo Glowworm Caves

2 hours 45 minutesAdmission Ticket Included

3

Otorohanga

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

4

Auckland

2 hours 45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Infant seats available
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

5.0
based on 21 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Loved it

Rosemarie_M, Jan 2026
Our driver Aaron was very attentive and kind, knew lots of info along the way… so made the trip go quickly!! The caves were absolutely stunning and I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone who’d like to witness the glow worms and caves! Pete, our host was also very knowledgeable and we really had the best time!

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for sharing this! 😊 We’re so glad you had such a great day. Aaron will be happy to hear his stories and knowledge made the journey fly by, and the caves really do leave you in awe. Pete is fantastic too, and we’re glad he helped make the experience so memorable. Thanks for the lovely recommendation — it means a lot! ✨
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