Name: From Auckland: Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour
Brand: Headout
Price: 149.49 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (20 reviews)

Your experience

Experience Waitomo Glowworm Cave on a full-day tour from Auckland. Explore caves, glide beneath thousands of glowworms, and enjoy scenic drives with insights from expert guides.

Getting started

Your adventure begins with morning pickup from your Auckland CBD hotel. Board your vehicle for a scenic 2.5-hour drive through South Auckland into the Waikato region, with a stop for photos and short breaks along the way.

What to expect

• Scenic drive & photo stops: Travel through rolling farmland, rivers, and lush countryside with opportunities for memorable photos.

• Waitomo Homestead stop: Arrive at Waitomo and enjoy around 30 minutes to shop at the gift shop or grab a drink/snack before your cave tour.

• Guided Waitomo Glowworm Cave tour: Step inside the Waitomo Glowworm Cave for a 1-hour guided tour. Learn about the cave’s history, limestone formations, and the life cycle of the bioluminescent Arachnocampa Luminosa glowworms.

• Magical boat ride: Glide silently along the underground river in a flat-bottom boat beneath thousands of glowing glowworms illuminating the grotto in blue-green light.

• Return to Auckland: After your cave experience, relax on the scenic drive back to your hotel.

Take a full-day guided tour from Auckland to see the Waitomo Glowworm Cave and enjoy a scenic drive through lush Waikato countryside.
Explore Waitomo Glowworm Cave with an expert guide, see limestone formations, then cruise on a boat beneath thousands of glowworms.
Your guide will provide commentary throughout the tour, explaining the cave formations and the lifecycle of the glowworms.
Take 30 minutes to explore the Gift Shop or enjoy refreshments at Waitomo Homestead before or after your tour.
Upgrade your Waitomo Glowworm Cave adventure with a Hobbiton Movie Set tour, complete with a complimentary drink at the Green Dragon Inn.

45-minute guided tour of Waitomo Gloworm Cave
Round-trip hotel transfers from Auckland CBD
English-speaking guide/driver
Waitomo River boat ride
2.5-hour guided tour of Hobbiton Movie Set (as per option selected)
Complimentary beverage at Green Dragon Inn (as per option selected)
Snacks & water

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Meeting and pickup

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• Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

• Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID during the pick-up.

Hotel Transfers

• This ticket includes hotel pickups and drop-offs.

• In the next step of booking, please specify the name and address of your hotel.

• This is applicable to all hotels in Auckland CBD.

• On the day of your tour, please arrive at your hotel lobby 10-15 minutes prior to the scheduled pickup time.

• If your hotel does not have a lobby, please wait at the entrance of your hotel.

Good to know

Wear non-slip shoes as the cave floors are wet and slippery.
Bring a warm jacket as the temperature of the cave can be cool.
When you visit, make sure you've got a credit card or your phone set up for contactless payments (like Apple Pay or Google Pay).
Photography and videography are strictly prohibited in the Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
Smoking, food, drink or litter are not allowed inside the cave.
Pets are not allowed inside the cave.