Waitomo’s Hidden Gem: Off the Beaten Track Glowworm Cave Tour
Le descrizioni sono mostrate in inglese.
- 3 h 15 min
- Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 h prima
- Guida in inglese
- Conferma immediata
In evidenza
Escape the crowds and discover a side of Waitomo most visitors never see. Our Off the Beaten Track Glowworm Cave Tour takes place on our private, family-owned farm and is limited to small groups, giving you a relaxed and personal experience from start to finish. This is a real cave adventure — you’ll walk, wade through shallow streams, scramble over rocks and explore an incredible natural cave filled with thousands of glowworms. There are no concrete pathways, handrails or big tour groups here. We provide all the gear you need, your guide takes complimentary photos along the way, and phones are welcome so you can capture your own memories too. Best of all, every visit helps support conservation on our land, including the planting of thousands of native trees. Small groups. No crowds. A genuine Waitomo adventure. Loved by travellers worldwide, with thousands of glowing 5-star reviews.
Incluso
Cosa è incluso
- Genuine Kiwi hospitality at its best
- See the caves just as nature intended
- All caving equipment & warm clothing provided
- Adventure photos emailed after your tour
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Guided by a local with deep knowledge & connection
Cosa non è incluso
- Pick-up and drop-off services
- Public transport (not available in this area)
Itinerario
You’ll be underground for about 2 hours, with the entire experience lasting around 3 hours. Here’s how it’s broken down: -We’ll start with about 20 minutes of preparation and safety briefing. -Then, a 10-minute walk to the cave entrance. -Enjoy a 10-15 minute stroll through the stunning New Zealand bush and Mangapu gorge—this is your warm-up. -Explore the caves for just over 2 hours, with glowworm displays along the way. -After the cave, we’ll take a 10-minute walk back through the bush to our office/house. -Feel free to take a little extra time to change and enjoy a well-deserved tea or coffee with some delicious cookies.
Cancellazione
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima dell’inizio, con rimborso totale.
Recensioni
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Da sapere prima di partire
- Punto d’incontro
- Waitomo has lots of cave tours, which can be confusing! Don’t just follow signs to “Waitomo Caves” — as the district is large with many operators. Instead, enter 1199 Oparure Road into Google Maps and it will bring you straight to us.
- Prelievo
- Tutti si ritrovano al punto di partenza; non c’è prelievo.
- Tipo di biglietto
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Dimensione del gruppo
- Fino a 8 viaggiatori
- Gestito da
- Down to Earth - Waitomo Eco Cave Tours
- 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
- Not suitable for elderly or those with mobility issues — involves climbing, hills, and wading through streams.
- Maximum of 8 people per tour.
- Minimum age is 12 years.
- Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
- A reasonable/good level of fitness is required.
How it compares in Waitomo
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 13 experiences we list in Waitomo.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 2 of 13.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Waitomo
Waitomo is a village in the King Country, on limestone hills riddled with caves, where glow-worms light the cave ceilings.
Waitomo sits in rolling sheep country in the northern King Country of the North Island, about an hour's drive south of Hamilton. The name comes from Māori words for water and hole, and the limestone hills under the farmland are riddled with caves. In the best known of them, the Glowworm Cave, boats glide beneath a ceiling dotted with the blue-green lights of a glow-worm found only in New Zealand.
Top-ranked sights in Waitomo: Ruakuri Cave.
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