Waitomo Glowworm cave tour with boat ride
Excursions & day trips

Waitomo Glowworm cave tour with boat ride

from
£120.00
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: up to 8 hours
Do this because
  • Enjoy a tour inside the Waitomo Glowworm Cave
  • Board a flat bottom boat that will glide through the Waitomo river
  • Learn the history of the cave and find out more about the glowing worms and the formations you see inside
What to expect

Learn New Zealand's tiny glowing creatures called “Arachnocampa Luminosa” that radiate their luminescent light all around the Waitomo Grotto. Tour starts with picking you up from your hotel in Auckland Central Business District (CBD) to go to South Auckland and into the Waikato region.

Once you arrive, you can spend about 30 minutes at the gift shop and grab a drink or something to eat at the Waitomo Homestead. Then, your guide will take you on a 45-min tour inside the Waitomo Glowworm Cave. Learn the history of the cave and find out more about the glowing worms and the formations you see inside. To continue with the tour, you’ll ride on a flat bottom boat that will glide through the Waitomo river as you gaze silently at the sparkling worms.

When the tour ends, you will be dropped off back at your hotel in Auckland CBD.

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What's included
  • check Pickup and dropoff from Auckland Central Business District
  • check Admission and boat ride to Waitomo Cave
  • check Snacks and water
Where
Meeting point:
Pick up from your hotels in Auckland Central Business District. You will indicate your pickup location at checkout and confirm your pickup time and location directly with the local operator
What to remember
  • If you choose the option "infant with seat", the local operator will provide the child seat for you. Otherwise, for "infant without seat" your kids have to sit on your lap
  • Please confirm your pickup time and location with the local operator prior to the tour. You will find the contact details on the voucher after booking
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Provider
Auckland & Beyond Tours
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 75% refund if you cancel up to 7 days before the experience begins.

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