Budget-friendly guided tour of Waitomo Caves with boat ride.
- Best for Nature enthusiasts and curious travelers who want a gentle cave walk and peaceful boat ride, marveling at glowworms overhead.
- Book this if you want: A serene 45-minute guided tour where you’ll drift quietly under a glowing canopy of glowworms along the Waitomo River.
- Everything you get: A small-group tour, expert Maori-descended guide, and a magical boat ride through glowworm-lit caves.
- Make the most of the calm of the underground cave as glowworms softly light your path and learn about the land’s legacy from your Maori guide.
Inclusions
45-minute guided tour of Waitomo Grotto (if option selected)
- English-speaking guide of Maori descent
- Waitomo River boat ride
- Small group of up to 15 people
- Entry to Waitomo Cave
1.5-hour guided tour of Ruakuri Cave (if option selected)
- English-speaking guide of Maori descent
- Small group of up to 14 people
- Wheelchair accessible
- Photography allowed
- Entry to Ruakuri Cave
3-hour guided tour of Waitomo Caves (if option selected)
- English-speaking guide of Maori descent
- Small group of up to 8 people
- Snack
- Hot drinks
- Safety equipment
- Warm clothing (thermals, fleece jumper, shorts, boots, socks)
- Caving helmet
Full-day tour of Waitomo Caves from Auckland (if option selected)
- English-speaking guide/driver
- Small-group tour of up to 11 people
- Round-trip hotel transfers from Auckland CBD
- 45-minute guided tour of Waitomo Grotto
- Waitomo River boat ride
- Snacks and water
- Entry to Waitomo Cave
- Tip: Take the time to visit the small but significant Waitomo Caves Discovery Centre, which shares the cultural history of the caves.
- Waitomo Grotto is not accessible for wheelchair users.
- Ruakuri Caves are accessible for wheelchair users.
- The small-group 3-hour guided tour is unsuitable for the elderly or those with mobility issues.
- Guests under 12 years are restricted from participating in the 3-hour guided tour.
- Photography is permitted in designated areas of the Ruakuri Caves. However, photography is strictly prohibited in the Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.