From Auckland: Waitomo Caves Day Tour with Boat Ride
ID: GYG825267-1311222
Category:
Country: New Zealand
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Discover the magic of the Waitomo Caves on a day tour from Auckland. Explore the caves on a guided tour and learn about the history of the area.
Join a small group day tour from Auckland to visit one of New Zealand's most iconic and famous attractions, the amazing Waitomo Caves, where you'll be in awe of the cave formations and the thousands of glowworms sparkling above you. Walk through majestic caverns, explore limestone shafts, marvel at the stalactites and stalagmites, and ride a boat beneath thousands of tiny glow-worms that inhabit the cave and put on a mesmerizing light display likened to the twinkling night sky.
Step onboard and travel south of Auckland, taking in typical New Zealand scenery as you ride, lush green farmlands, and rolling hills. Your driver guide will provide an entertaining and informative commentary throughout the day.
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, exploring limestone shafts, marveling at the stalactites and stalagmites and enjoy a boat ride through a grotto lit by thousands of tiny native glowworms.
After exploring the top New Zealand visitor attractions, your driver guide will take you back to Auckland, returning in the early afternoon.
Highlights
- Discover the magic of the Waitomo Caves on a day tour from Auckland
- Explore the caves on a guided tour and learn about the history of the area
- See the thousands of glowworms that inhabit the cave and put on a light show
- Marvel at the limestone formations and the stalactites and stalagmites
- Take a boat ride through a grotto lit by thousands of tiny native glowworms
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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.
Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, sun protection, jacket/warm layer, & any essential personal items.
Easy and good fitness level required.
You must be able to climb and descend stairs and walk on unpaved or uneven terrain.
This is a guided walking tour and sensible walking footwear is recommended.
No photography is permitted inside the Waitomo caves, and cameras and Go Pros cannot be taken on the tour.
No backpacks or large bags allowed in cave due to delicate formations.
Please do not touch the formation in the cave as it discoloured easily, please help us protect our cave.
When should I book?
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.
Cancellations
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.
