NEW ZEALAND · WAITOMO TOURS
A South Island fortnight has room for only so much. These 9 waitomo tours earn their slot, each with its price, its rating and the detail that decides it.
Glide beneath thousands of glowworms at Waitomo, with a guided cave walk, Cathedral acoustics, and a silent underground boat ride.
“It was absolutely amazing! I did not expect a lot on this activity but we were in awe. It was almost magical. It’s definitely one of the highlights of our trip and highly recommended.”
Explore Ruakuri Cave by tube, waterfall, and glowworm grotto on Waitomo’s thrilling three-hour black water rafting adventure.
“This was a fantastic adventurous experience. Highly recommend it to everyone visiting this area.”
Explore Ruakuri Cave on a 90-minute guided walk with glowworms, rivers, limestone formations, local stories, and photo access.
“Our tour was well advised and our guide informative with humour and precise directions. The walkways and stairs gave a great sense of security. Lighting was very adequate for moving through the caves and great for photographs. A memorable experience and well worth recommending. My son and I were most impressed.”
Review of the Waitomo Glowworm Caves tour, with boat ride, cave acoustics, practical tips, access notes, and honest value advice.
“Very entertaining and informative guide. Wonderful experience visiting the caves, going on the boat trip and viewing the glowworms.”
Explore Waitomo’s Mangarongapu caves by foot, stream, and scramble, with glowworms, local guides, warm gear, photos, and tea afterward.
“Exceptional small group experience hosted by Ash a very personable, knowledgeable fellow. Sitting quietly in the dark letting your eyes adjust to see the glow worms was magical. Definitely recommend.”
Review the Waitomo Black Water Rafting tours, with glowworms, waterfalls, caves, cold water, safety tips, prices, and help choosing your tour.
“Our family of 4 did the 3 hour cave tour and enjoyed every moment of the adventure. It is a physical expedience, wading through rushing water, crawling through tight spaces and jumping backwards off ledges into the inner tube with s deep plunge. The boots, wet suits and helmets provided and the guides have you always feel safe. The gentle floating through the glow worm tunnel was magical and something we will never forget.”
Explore Waitomo glowworms on a small-group cave adventure with forest walks, natural rock passages, gear, showers, tea, and cookies.
“I was lucky to be the only person on the tour so had the guide’s full attention. I cannot speak highly enough about how magical this tour was. To sit in complete darkness with just the glow from the glow worms was so wonderful, and I was also lucky to see an eel swimming in the water. I was wet to the knees, dripped on, and had to lug myself back up out of the cave system with boots overflowing, after scrambling over large rocks and boulders, and I was, I think, the happiest I could possibly be!!! Thankyou! 🤗”
Review of Waitomo’s Black Abyss: abseiling, glowworms, waterfalls, and black-water rafting in a five-hour cave adventure.
“Had a great experience, and wonderful guides 🎉 I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a bit of adventure. There are some tight spaces, but nothing too hectic.”
Review of Auckland’s Spellbound Waitomo tour, with glowworms, twin caves, boat ride, small groups, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“We went on the Spellbound Glowworm Cave Explorer Tour and it was absolutely incredible! Our driver Deane L was amazing, considerate, patient, down to earth, and funny. My family members have very limited English and he went above and beyond to make them feel welcome and comfortable. The Spellbound Glowworm experience itself was just insane. I didn’t have many expectations going in, but it completely blew me away! Our tour guide was also really funny, kind and patient throughout the tour. I honestly cannot recommend this experience enough, it’s a must-do. Thank you to the Expedigo team for making it such a memorable and heartwarming experience!”
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