Your experience
Note: Aranui Cave will be temporarily closed from 11 August 2026 - 14 September 2026 while scheduled maintenance work is carried out.
Experience the tranquil charm of Aranui Cave on a 1-hour guided tour through its smaller chambers filled with stunning limestone and Māori heritage.
Getting started
Your ticket includes a 1-hour guided tour of Aranui Cave. Arrive 30 minutes early to check in and meet your guide before beginning your forest walk to the cave entrance.
What to expect
• Scenic forest walk: Take a tranquil stroll through the Ruakuri Scenic Reserve’s native forest to find the hidden entrance to Aranui Cave.
• Intimate cave chambers: Explore smaller, narrow chambers featuring some of Waitomo’s most delicate and spectacular stalactites in soft browns, pinks, and whites.
• Māori cultural stories: Listen to your guide share rich Māori myths and the cave’s cultural significance, discovered by local Māori Ruruku Aranui in 1910.
• Quiet, crowd-free tour: Enjoy a serene and personal experience, perfect for photographers and those seeking a calm exploration.
• Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
• Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
• Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
Waitomo Caves
Free cancellation up to 1 day before start
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