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Waitomo Glowworm Caves - Shore Excursions From Auckland

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Experience the moment of magic on a luxurious small group tour from Auckland to Waitomo and marvel at thousands of glow worms located beneath the rolling green countryside of the Waikato, one of New Zealand’s prime farming regions. The subterranean cave system is most unforgettable sightseeing experience as you walk through majestic caverns, exploring limestone shafts, marvelling at the stalactites and stalagmites and ride a boat beneath thousands of tiny glow-worms inhabit the cave and put on a mesmerising light display likened to the twinkling night sky. This delightful and awe-inspiring experience includes a café style lunch before returning to Auckland.
  • Stare up at thousands of glowing glow-worms above you
  • Fully guided return transfers from Auckland
  • Refreshments and water onboard
  • Marvel at awe-inspiring stalactites and stalagmites during the tour of the iconic Glow-worm Caves
  • Walk through the Cathedral Cave and experience the amazing acoustics
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Exclusive immersive activities and interaction with local communities
  • Boat ride on an underground stream through the Waitomo Glowworm Caves
  • Built-in leisure time, to explore destinations as you wish
  • Witness the history created over thousands of years
  • WiFi on board
  • Luxurious temperature-controlled transportation in a minibus
  • A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the journey
  • Complimentary High-Speed Internet onboard the minibus
  • See more glow-worms than you could ever imagine all lighting up above your head
  • Be captivated by the thousands of magical glow-worms as you glide silently by boat
  • Admission to fully guided 45 minutes experience at Waitomo Glow Worm Cave
  • Unrivalled boat trip through the spectacular Glowworm Grotto
  • Immerse yourself in geology and history of the Waitomo caves with the help of a tour guide
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Pick up and drop off from port of Auckland
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Breakfast
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Dinner
  • Lunch
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Traveler pickup is offered

Traveler pickup
  • 89 Quay Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
  • 137-147 Quay Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
  • Auckland Central, Auckland Central, New Zealand
    We pickup travellers from most locations in the Auckland CBD location. If your pickup location is not available on the list, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do our very best to accommodate your request.
    15 minutes
  • Bombay Hills, Waikato 2472, New Zealand
    The Bombay Hills are a range of hills to the south of Auckland, New Zealand. Though only a small and seemingly insignificant range of hills, they lie at the southern boundary of the Auckland region, and serve as a divide between Auckland and the Waikato region. directly named after the ship Bombay, The ship itself was named after the Indian city of Bombay (now Mumbai). Bombay Means: a breed of black short-haired medium-sized cat.
  • 2189 Gordonton Road, Taupiri 3791, New Zealand
    We stop to get some great coffee at your own expense and a comfort break before we continue our journey into the Waikato region.
    15 minutes
  • Te Awamutu, Te Awamutu, New Zealand
    Te Awamutu calls itself the ‘Rose Capital of New Zealand’. During the blooming season, November to April, the garden next to the visitor centre is a technicolour dream as 2000 rose bushes turn on the charm.
  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Waitomo Caves, New Zealand
    Discover your moment of magic in the Waitomo Glowworm Caves tour. Known as one of New Zealand’s best natural attractions, take a boat ride through the glow worm grotto, marvel at thousands of magical glowworms and become part of over 130 years of cultural and natural history. Discover an ancient world 30 million years in the making and marvel at Mother Nature’s light display as you glide silently through the starry wonderland of the Glowworm Grotto. Experience the serene ambience as you enter this galaxy of tiny living lights. The glowworm (Arachnocampa Luminosa) is unique to New Zealand, making the Waitomo Glowworm Caves an absolute must-do. See thousands of these tiny creatures as they radiate their unmistakable luminescent light in a subterranean world.
    60 minutes
  • 584 State Highway 3, Waitomo Caves 3977, Neuseeland
    Café style lunch at Waitomo Homestead
    60 minutes
  • Auckland Central, Auckland Central, New Zealand
    After an exhilarating fun-filled experience at Waitomo, it is now time to head back to Auckland to conclude your evening and drop-off at your hotel in Auckland. We can also drop you at your accommodation in Waitomo if you are staying locally in the region.
    15 minutes
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, Sun protection, jacket/warm layer, & any essential personal items.
  • Easy and good fitness level required.
  • 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.
  • You will join a group tour at Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Boat tour capacity is up to 23 people.
  • The caves are accessible to those with reasonable mobility, as there are good handrails and paths. There is no wheelchair access.
  • Tours are suitable for people of all ages and average fitness.
  • 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.
  • This is a fully guided shore excursion tour. We only pick up from the port of Auckland and this tour operates on selected dates  and only when the cruise ship arrives in Auckland. 
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    jvk50
    01 Apr 2025
    We took a private tour with Karthik. We modified the tour to include Ruakuri Twin Cave, Otorohanga Kiwi House and Waitomo Caves Museum. Pick up was 6:30 am and drop off was around 6 pm. A long day and we wondered if Karthik would keep us engaged the whole time. Well he did! It was a fabulous day out. He shared so much information with us we couldn’t keep up. He knew people at the various places we stopped who added to what he told us. We selected Ruakuri Cave rather than the Waitomo Cave because my husband uses a mobility scooter. Waitomo has stairs which he could not navigate. Karthik said he prefers Ruakuri because it has more glowworms. I don’t know if he is right but we saw lots of them. At the kiwi house, after our eyes adjusted to the darkness and with some help by Karthik, we saw a kiwi. The organization raises them and then introduces them into the wild. The Museum of the Caves is small but very informative. Our tour included lunch. We stopped at a nice restaurant and could order anything on the menu. The food was delicious. We would highly recommend this tour with this company.
    sarahvhorne
    05 Feb 2024
    ExperienceKart were so great from start to finish. We were able to book a last minute private tour 18hrs prior to leaving! We were lucky enough to have Karthik as our driver and guide for the day. He was so knowledgeable and pointed out all the wonderful sites along the drive and was able to answer any questions we had about NZ. The transition to the glowworms caves was seamless and Karthik guided us through to our tour and then waited to meet us afterwards. I cannot rate this experience high enough and thanks to Karthik the experience was made even better.
    lorrishiels
    27 Jul 2023
    Brilliant experience, Initially had booked one just one cave experience but so happy Karthik advised us about doing the two caves as they are completely different experiences but in very close proximity to each other. Karthik was a welcoming and friendly tour guide and the gift bag was a lovely touch! Highly recommend this company for any trips. Lorraine and Jamie
    This tour in Auckland is organized by ExperienceKart

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