🏨 Waitomo Glowworm & Ruakuri Twin Cave Experience Activity

Waitomo Glowworm & Ruakuri Twin Cave Experience

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 10 hours

Departs: Auckland, Auckland

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Discover a captivating blend of Waitomo's most compelling subterranean experiences in Ruakuri Cave on NZ’s longest underground walking tour and an experience that must be seen to be believed. Get up-close to the glow-worms in this solar powered cave. Journey down through the spectacular spiral entrance, and marvel at the softly folding shawl-like limestone formations and crystal tapestries. Hear the distant thunder of the subterranean waterfalls while getting up close and personal with the glow-worms.

What's Included

A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the tour

Admission to fully guided 45 minutes experience Waitomo Glow Worm Cave

Admission to fully guided 75 minutes experience Waitomo Ruakuri Cave

Be captivated by the thousands of magical glow-worms as you glide silently by boat

Boat ride on an underground stream through the Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland CBD

Complimentary refreshments and water on board

Discover Waitomo’s longest underground guided walking tour as you explore Ruakuri Cave

Experience top best North Island destinations in one day on an all-encompassing tour

Fully guided return transfers from Auckland

Go deeper into the story as you descend the dramatic spiral entrance

Immerse yourself in geology and history of the Waitomo caves with the help of a tour guide

Leave you open-mouthed, awe-struck and humbled by the sheer majesty of nature

Luxurious temperature controlled transportation

Marvel at awe-inspiring stalactites and stalagmites during the the iconic Glow-worm Caves

Marvel at unique rock formations, subterranean rivers, and thousands of glow-worms

See more glow-worms than you could ever imagine all lighting up above your head!

Stare up at thousands of glowing glow-worms above you

Walk through the Cathedral Cave and experience the amazing acoustics

What's Not Included

Access to Wi-Fi on board for a small surcharge

Breakfast

Dinner

Lunch

Traveler Information

INFANT: Age: 0 - 2
CHILD: Age: 3 - 11
ADULT: Age: 12 - 99

Additional Info

COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
No photography is permitted inside the Waitomo caves, and cameras and Go Pros cannot be taken on the tour.
Photography is permitted in Ruakuri Cave so bring your camera to click the best shots.
Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, Sun protection, jacket/warm layer, & any essential personal items.
Regular temperature checks for staff
Specialized infant seats are available
This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised

Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Easy and good fitness level required.
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
No backpacks or large bags allowed in cave due to delicate formations.
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Please do not touch the formation in the cave as it discoloured easily, please help us protect our cave.
Public transportation options are available nearby
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This is a guided walking tour and sensible walking footwear is recommended.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Experience may be cancelled due to Insufficient travelers
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Be amazed by thousands of magical glowworms above as you glide silently by boat in the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves. The enchanting Waitomo Caves have been attracting visitors for more than 120 years, thanks to their incredible limestone formations and luminescent glowworms. The subterranean cave system is located beneath the rolling green countryside of the Waikato, one of New Zealand’s prime farming regions. Your guided Waitomo Caves tour will be an unforgettable sightseeing experience as you walk through majestic caverns, explore limestone shafts, marvel at the stalactites and stalagmites and enjoy a boat ride through a grotto lit by thousands of tiny native glowworms.

Glowworm caves in New Zealand offer visitors the chance to explore dark caves that are lit up by thousands of tiny glowworms (scientifically known as Arachnocampa Luminosa) who shine bright as a way to attract their prey.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Ruakuri Cave

Offering a captivating blend of the most compelling subterranean experiences (including glowworms), it will leave you open-mouthed, awe-struck and humbled by the sheer majesty of nature. Begin the tour by journeying down through the spectacular, man-made spiral entrance, marvel at the softly folding shawl-like limestone formations and crystal tapestries while listening to the distant thunder of subterranean waterfalls. If you want to see glowworms up-close and personal and learn about their fascinating life, then this is the tour for you.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

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