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!