Overview

Embark on an unforgettable journey deep beneath the surface of the Waikato region with this exclusive bundle package, offering a chance to explore Waitomo’s three iconic cave systems: the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Ruakuri Cave, and Aranui Cave, all at an exceptional value. Discover the natural wonders and captivating history that lie within these ancient caverns.

  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves: Experience the enchanting glow of bioluminescent glowworms as they light up the cave, resembling a starry night sky. This 45-minute guided tour takes you through a network of stunning underground passages, highlighting unique formations like the Banquet Chamber, Pipe Organ, and the Catacombs. Conclude your visit with an unrivaled boat trip through the Glowworm Grotto, where the cave walls and ceiling sparkle with the soft lights of glowworm larvae.

  • Ruakuri Cave: Begin your adventure with an impressive spiral entrance, leading you deep underground to explore narrow winding corridors, hidden waterfalls, and intricate limestone formations. This 2-hour tour, which requires advance booking, is filled with awe-inspiring sights and the thunderous sounds of subterranean waterfalls. Marvel at the cave's shawl-like formations and crystal tapestries as you navigate this fascinating underworld.

  • Aranui Cave: Located just a short 5-minute drive from the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Aranui is the smallest and most delicate of the three. This 45-minute tour offers a peaceful exploration of the cave’s resplendent stalactites, stalagmites, and flowstones. With its dry environment and lack of a river, the Aranui Cave provides a quiet and reflective experience amidst nature's wonders.

Highlights

  • Explore over 250 meters of stunning underground scenery in the Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
  • Witness unique formations like the Banquet Chamber and the Pipe Organ.
  • Take an unforgettable boat trip through the glowworm-lit Grotto.
  • Discover the Ruakuri Cave's winding corridors, hidden waterfalls, and impressive decorations.
  • Marvel at Aranui Cave's delicate formations, perfect for quiet contemplation.
1 Hour 30 Waitomo Caves, Waikato
Inclusions/Exclusions
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What is included in the tour

Access to all three caves: Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Ruakuri Caves, and Aranui Caves.

Pickup point
Directions.
Ruakuri Walk, Waitomo Caves 3985, New Zealand View on Map