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Waitomo - Eco Adventure Glowworm Cave Tour - Off the Beaten Track

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The top rated, most intimate, and most personalised glow worm cave tour in Waitomo. Our awesome Waitomo adventure is tucked away “off the beaten track” on our family farm and we LOVE it that way and so do our guests. Our “Glowing” Highlights • Amazing glow worm displays! • Just the right amount of adventure • Away from the crowds • Small group sizes • Cameras welcome • Authentic eco experience • Family owned and operated • Photos, tea, coffee and biscuits included • #1 Trip Advisor rated tour in the Waitomo District
  • See the caves just as nature intended. All caving equipment and warm clothing including: thermal top, thermal pants, fleece top, shorts, gumboots, socks, helmet and headlamp. A local guide with a deep connection to the caves and a wealth of information to share. Tea, coffee, and a snack. An email with awesome photos of your adventure. Proper Kiwi hospitality!
  • We can not pick up or drop off. There is no public transport so you will need to have your own transport to 1199 Oparure Road.
Departure Point

1199 Oparure Road, Te Kuiti 3985, Nieuw-Zeeland 1199 Oparure Road, follow the signs.

Return Details

1199 Oparure Road, Te Kuiti 3985, Nieuw-Zeeland 1199 Oparure Road, follow the signs.

  • Down to Earth - Eco Cave Tours In Waitomo, Waitomo Caves, New Zealand
    1199 Oparure Road, Maungarongapu Cave
    180 minutes
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Minimum of 2 people per tour.
  • Maximum of 8 people per tour.
  • Minimum age is 12 years.
  • Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • This tour is not suitable for elderly people or anyone with mobility difficulties as it involves climbing over boulders, walking up hills and wading through streams with rocks underfoot.
  • A reasonable level of fitness is required.
  • Tours may be cancelled in case of flooding. In the unlikely event that your tour is cancelled, you'll receive a full refund.
  • Not recommended for travelers with a low level of fitness
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Darryl_E
11 Jul 2025
Our experience was fantastic, our guide Ash was a perfect blend of knowledgeable, kind, easy to talk to, and was conscious of our safety throughout the tour. Having been to similar glowworm caves in the Waitomo area before, the tour with Ash and down to earth tours was incredible and far better than anything I could have imagined.
GoPlaces29571050267
30 Jun 2025
This off-the-beaten-track cave tour in Waitomo was everything we hoped for and more. Our guide Ash was just truly fantastic—knowledgeable, friendly, funny and made us feel completely safe, even as the river slowly filled up to the waist with rainwater. The glowworms were stunning, the scenery inside and out was magical, and the tight squeezes through the cave added just the right amount of challenge. It felt like a real adventure, not just a walk-through. They provide all the gear (including warm clothes), plus a hot drink and biscuits at the end. Highly recommended for anyone relatively fit and looking for something more exciting than the commercial tours—go when it’s raining if you want extra fun!
T8205PGmichellem
28 Jun 2025
This was a great start to my vacation! Having to change my clothes to participate was a bit of a surprise but I'm so happy I did! Ash, the tour guude, was so funny and his cousin Michelle were so friendly and welcoming. It was definitely a trek through rocks nd water that came up to my thighs, which I didn't expect, but it was well worth it to see the glow worms up close. Ash took some fantastic photos and I was shocked that I got access to them in just a few days. I HIGHLY recommend this tour to anyone who is up for an adventure. Also, having them provide tea and cookies (biscuits as the New Zealanders say) afterwards was a great finish to the tour!
This tour in North Island is organized by Glowing Adventures

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