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 the 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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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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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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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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