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.

While children (infants) under 4 are free, you will need to add them to your total booking number requirements to secure their position on the tour.

39 Waitomo Village Road,
Waitomo Caves, Waitomo 3943

Bring comfortable walking shoes and a warm jacket

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)

While children (infants) under 4 are free, you will need to add them to your total booking number requirements to secure their position on the tour.


Check in 30 minutes 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 & Aranui Cave, but not in the Waitomo Glowworm Caves


To complete all three caves in one day, please arrive before 1pm.




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