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Waitomo

Starting From AU$53.06
Starting From AU$53.06

Waitomo Glowworm Caves guided tour

World renowned and a magnet for both local and overseas visitors, the Waitomo Glowworm Caves occupy a high placing in almost everyones New Zealand vacation wish-list.

WAITOMO GLOWWORM CAVES

The Waitomo glowworm, Arachnocampa luminosa, is unique to New Zealand. Thousands of these tiny creatures radiate their unmistakable luminescent light as our expert guides provide informative commentary on the Caves' historical and geological significance.

Over your 45 minute guided tour, you'll take in the spectacular Glowworm Cave with its majestic and ornate cave decorations, the deep limestone shaft known as the Tomo and the equally magnificent Cathedral cavern where New Zealands own opera diva Kiri Te Kanawa once performed. Your tour guide will deliver an informative and entertaining commentary, sharing stories, cultural legends and the natural wonders of this living masterpiece.

Your visit concludes with a brief, yet remarkably moving, boat trip through the Glowworm Grotto.

Day 1 : THE BOAT RIDE
Marvel at Mother Nature's light display as you glide silently through the starry wonderland of the Glowworm Grotto. Meander underground along the Waitomo River and gaze in silence at the myriad of glow worm lights that make up the Glowworm Grotto. As you enter this galaxy of tiny living lights, you'll immediately experience a serene ambience and be fascinated and intrigued by tiny glowworms that light your way.
Meals :None

Open 365 days a year, tours depart every half hour between 9am-5pm & until 5.30pm from Labour Weekend to Easter Monday.

World renowned and a magnet for both local and overseas

visitors, the Waitomo Glowworm Caves occupy a high placing

in almost everyone's New Zealand vacation wish-list.

Over your 45 minute guided tour, you'll take in the

spectacular Glowworm Cave with its majestic and ornate cave

decorations, the deep limestone shaft known as the Tomo and

the equally magnificent Cathedral cavern where New Zealand's

own opera diva Kiri Te Kanawa once performed.

Your guide will deliver an informative and entertaining

commentary, sharing stories, cultural legends and the natural

wonders of this living masterpiece.