Book Now - MOST POPULAR COMBO: Glowworm Caves + Ruakuri Cave

Ruakuri Cave:

Deep underground in the heart of the Waikato are a series of unique caves that will take your breath away. Ruakuri Cave is home to an innovative spiral entrance, echoing waterfalls, and limestone that flow into delicate shawl-like formations.


Waitomo Glowworm Caves:

Nearby, at the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, thousands of tiny glow worms cling to the cave ceiling, creating a starry sky within the underground night. You'll also see a deep limestone shaft and a soaring subterranean cathedral that will leave you speechless.

Average Duration: Allow at least 3 hours for both activities.



About .Waitomo Glowworm Cave.

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

Waitomo Glowworm Caves are just over 2 hours south of Auckland, 1 hour south of Hamilton, and 2 hours west of Rotorua. The Waitomo Glowworm Caves are situated 8km along Waitomo Caves Road, off State Highway 3.

The Waitomo Glowworm Caves Visitor Centre also has Restaurant, Cafe, Exhibition Space, Theatre and Gift Shop.

39 Waitomo Village Road,
Waitomo Caves, Waitomo 3943

Dress Code

Bring comfortable walking shoes and a warm jacket

Other Information

Tours depart from the Waitomo Glowworm Caves Visitor Centre (39 Waitomo Village Road) or The Legendary Black Water Rafting Co. - (585 Waitomo Caves Road, Waitomo)

Check in 15minutes before tour time for all tours

Caves are suitable for all ages, Please note that silence is required at times during the tours

Ruakuri Cave is wheelchair friendly

Photography is permitted in Ruakuri Cave, but not in the Waitomo Glowworm Caves.

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Wed, 28 Jun 2017

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Thu, 29 Jun 2017

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Fri, 30 Jun 2017

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Sat, 01 Jul 2017

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