Tours & Activities

Be amazed by the thousands of magical glowworms above, as you glide silently by boat in the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves.

Waitomo Glowworm Caves

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Discover spectacular Ruakuri Cave, full of legends and tales. Go deeper into the story as you descend the dramatic spiral entrance. Your two hour trip will include an intimate and educational experience with small tour groups.

Ruakuri Cave

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This is the original Waitomo black water rafting adventure that will have you tubing and walking through mysterious Ruakuri Cave. Become part of the legend with this unforgettable subterranean journey.

Black Labyrinth

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This is the ultimate caving adventure! Descend into the black, seemingly bottomless depths of the Black Abyss in this blood pumping big caving adventure.

Black Abyss

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For those seeking the ultimate challenge, this experience is for you - combining the most exciting elements of our Black Labyrinth and Black Abyss tours, plus plenty more in store. From a 35-metre abseil to ziplining in the dark, and plenty of waterfall climbs and jumps, this four-hour adventure is guaranteed to get the adrenalin pumping! All equipment is provided (including wetsuits and head torches) as well as free photos and a hot shower afterwards!

Black Water Rafting Extreme Edition

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Set in natural New Zealand forest, experience magnificent Aranui Cave. Explore the ancient cave formations, high chambers and huge stalactites and stalagmites. Get off the beaten track in stunning Aranui Cave, one of Waitomo’s best kept secrets!

Aranui Cave

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Bring the kids along for a wild spin on the Aranui Cave tour, which takes young explorers on the ultimate treasure hunt through a series of fun games and challenges as they discover the magic of this mystical cave. This natural wonder is full of colourful limestone formations and larger-than-life stalactites, and is perfect for children aged 5+. The experience also includes a Ruakuri Cave tour. Tickets can be purchased at waitomo.com or by calling 0800 456 922.

Wild Aranui

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Waitomo Homestead is situated on State Highway 3, just 10 minutes from the famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves, with plenty of parking space, modern facilities, high quality food and beautiful garden views, it is no doubt that you will have an unforgettable Christmas celebration. You can also add an optional Cave experience on the day if that appeals to you. The Waitomo Glowworm Caves with its world famous boat ride, or for the more adventurous, Black Water Rafting tours are available.

Waitomo Homestead Christmas Buffet

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Don’t miss this unique opportunity to explore the stunning Ruakuri Cave with an experienced cave photographer. Learn how to best to capture the magical glowworms and incredible cave formations.

Photography Tour

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The Waitomo Homestead Cabins are the perfect place to stay in Waitomo. Located just 10 minutes from the famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves, with comfortable beds, modern facilities and a beautiful villa and gardens, to relax, enjoy nature and get a good night’s sleep.

Twin Cabin

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The Waitomo Homestead Cabins are the perfect place to stay in Waitomo. Located just 10 minutes from the famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves, with comfortable beds, modern facilities and a beautiful villa and gardens, to relax, enjoy nature and get a good night’s sleep.

Quad Cabin

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Combos

If you’re looking for a truly unforgettable glowworm experience, then our most popular combo is for you! Go with the glow and visit both the world-famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves, as well as enchanting Ruakuri Cave. Discover thousands of illuminating glowworms as you explore these glittering underground worlds on two walking tours.

MOST POPULAR COMBO: Glowworm Caves + Ruakuri Cave

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The Twin Cave Combo mixes two of Waitomo’s most fascinating caves, the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, and intimate Aranui Cave. Join the guided walking tour through an enchanted forest and learn about the native New Zealand landscape and flora. Enjoy this educational tour as you discover some of Waitomo’s largest public stalactites, stunning rock formations and the infamous cave-dwelling weta colony.

TWIN CAVE COMBO: Glowworm Caves + Aranui Cave

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Discover all that Waitomo has to offer with this adventure-packed Triple Cave Combo, where you’ll discover three of the best caves in Waitomo, and maybe the world! Take a boat ride under a sky of living stars in the Waitomo Glowworm Cave, then discover the hidden entrance and stunning rock formations of Aranui Cave – Waitomo’s best kept secret! Cap the trio off by exploring New Zealand’s longest underground walking tour through Ruakuri Cave.

TRIPLE CAVE COMBO: Glowworm Caves + Ruakuri Cave + Aranui Cave

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Visit two caves with our top cave combo: Ruakuri and Aranui Caves

TOP CAVE COMBO Ruakuri + Aranui Caves

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If you’re looking for a truly unforgettable glowworm experience, then our most popular combo is for you! Go with the glow and visit both the world-famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves, as well as enchanting Ruakuri Cave. Discover thousands of illuminating glowworms as you explore these glittering underground worlds on two walking tours. The Waitomo Homestead Cabins are the perfect place to stay and unwind in Waitomo. Located just 10 minutes from the famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves, with comfortable beds, modern facilities and a beautiful villa and gardens, to relax, enjoy nature and get a good night’s sleep.

Cave & Quad Cabin Combo

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This is the original Waitomo black water rafting adventure that will have you tubing and walking through mysterious Ruakuri Cave. Become part of the legend with this unforgettable subterranean journey. The Waitomo Homestead Cabins are the perfect place to stay and unwind in Waitomo. Located just 10 minutes from the famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves, with comfortable beds, modern facilities and a beautiful villa and gardens, to relax, enjoy nature and get a good night’s sleep.

Black Labyrinth & Cabin Combo

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Swing from the trees with Rotorua Canopy Tours on the Original Canopy Tour and explore the subterranean underworld of Ruakuri Cave with the Legendary Black Water Rafting Co. with this great package. Get 15% off these eco-friendly tours when you book with us and do your part to help preserve our special environment.

The Original Cave and Canopy Combo

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If you’re looking for a truly unforgettable glowworm experience, then our most popular combo is for you! Go with the glow and visit both the world-famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves, as well as enchanting Ruakuri Cave. Discover thousands of illuminating glowworms as you explore these glittering underground worlds on two walking tours. The Waitomo Homestead Cabins are the perfect place to stay and unwind in Waitomo. Located just 10 minutes from the famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves, with comfortable beds, modern facilities and a beautiful villa and gardens, to relax, enjoy nature and get a good night’s sleep.

Cave & Twin Cabin Combo

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Discover the breath-taking beauty of the North Island’s two most spectacular natural environments below ground AND above the clouds with this unique combo experience. Explore a subterranean, glowworm-studded underworld at Waitomo Caves and journey high above a world-heritage-listed mountain area on Mt Ruapehu’s Sky Waka gondola. Ride the country's most advanced gondola, high above the world-heritage-listed mountain area.

Sky & Cave Combo

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If you’re looking for a truly unforgettable glowworm experience, then our most popular combo is for you! Go with the glow and visit both the world-famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves, as well as enchanting Ruakuri Cave. Discover thousands of illuminating glowworms as you explore these glittering underground worlds on two walking tours. The Otorohanga Kiwi House is a registered charity so every visit to the Kiwi House supports our conservation work. Visits to the park are self-guided with guaranteed opportunities to see active kiwi in our nocturnal enclosures. Experience NZ’s unique forest birds and tuatara in NZ’s largest fee-flight enclosure. Meet kea, kaka, whio and other endangered NZ birds and reptiles up close at our daily scheduled keeper talks (Covid-19 restrictions may apply). Learn about our breeding programmes to help conserve NZ’s taonga species. Admission to the park is open for two consecutive days. Opening hours are 10am-4pm daily. We are open every day except Dec 25th.

CAVE & KIWI COMBO: Glowworm Cave + Ruakuri Cave + Otorohanga Kiwihouse

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