JUST WAITOMO GLOWWORM AND RUAKURI CAVES TOUR FROM AUCKLAND

Experience the magical moment on the Waitomo Glowworm & Ruakuri Caves guided tour, with a boat ride showing thousands of twinkling glowworms known as one of the New Zealand's best natural attractions.
Exclusive Waitomo Glowworm and Ruakuri Caves Tour from Auckland starts at 6:00am from Auckland. The entire duration of the trip will be 12 hours.

On the way to Waitomo Caves, a brief stop at Taupiri for a quick break to grab a coffee, or breakfast at your own expenses.

Note: In this tour, we will provide only water, snacks and lunch at Waitomo Homestead Cafe or any other preferred cuisine (Like Indian or Thai) at Otorohanga. For preferred cuisine 48 hours before booking and notification is required)

We head to Waitomo Caves via Otorohanga. While we pass the NZ State 3 and 37, the intersection has a statue of New Zealand's largest extinct flightless bird Moa. We will stop here for quick photos, and start moving to Waitomo Glowworm Caves.

Discover an ancient world 30 million years in the making at the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Marvel at nature’s light display as you explore on foot and by boat, gliding silently through the Glowworm Grotto’s starry wonderland. Unique to New Zealand, these glowworms create a serene galaxy of living lights.

Tours cover two levels: the upper chamber with delicate formations and the lower with stream passages, glowworms, and the Cathedral. Guides, often descendants of the Maori chief who explored the cave, bring its history and legends to life.

After completing the Waitomo Caves, we for a lunch break at Waitomo Homestead, or to Otorohanga town.

After the lunch break, we will be visiting Ruakuri Caves at Waitomo. Ruakuri Cave is one of the longer caves in the Waitomo area of New Zealand. It was first discovered by local Māori between 400 and 500 years ago. The name Te Ruakuri, or "The Den of Dogs" was given to the surrounding area when wild dogs were discovered living in the entrance of the cave.

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. Photography is permitted in Ruakuri Cave.

On the way to Auckland we will visit an optional attraction Hamilton Gardens. Immerse yourself in the captivating landscapes of Hamilton Gardens and experience 18 enchanting Enclosed Gardens inspired by gardens from around the world.

After visiting Hamilton Gardens, we head towards Auckland. On the way, we will have stop for a scenic lookout to view New Zealand's longest river - Waikato River.

We head back to the accommodation back in Auckland.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.