Ruakuri Cave offers a captivating blend of Waitomo's most compelling subterranean experiences. 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 and get up close to the glowworms. Spectacular and unique, Ruakuri Cave offers a captivating blend of Waitomo's most compelling subterranean experiences. In this 1.5 hour sightseeing tour, your guide will bring you up close to glowworms, elaborate cave formations, underground rivers, myths, legends and sacred Maori sites.
204 Tumutumu Road, Waitomo Caves, New Zealand
Discover the spectacular Ruakuri Cave on this 75-minute guided walking tour. Ruakuri Cave has displays of glowworms and is filled with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years. Points of interest include softly folding shawl-like formations (formed by flowing rivers) and fossilized seashells, which indicate how the caves were once part of the seabed. Major features include Holdens Cavern, named after James Holden who first opened the cave to the public, The Drum Passage, The Pretties, and The Ghost Passage. Tours depart every day (except Christmas Day) at 9.00am, 10.00am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm. Photography is permitted in Ruakuri Cave. Ruakuri Cave is wheelchair accessible. .
Waitomo Glowworm Caves Visitor Center Check in here 30 minutes prior to tour departure if you require directions.
Address: Ruakuri Cave, 204 Tumutumu Road, Waitomo Caves, 3985 New Zealand
Drive past the Waitomo Glowworm Cave Visitor center, turing left at the roundabout onto Tumutumu Road. Continue a further 1.8kms to the Ruakuri Car parking area on your left. Visitor center located at the back of the car park
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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