Glowworm Cave Tour: Discover New Zealand's Wonders

Discover New Zealand’s underground wonders with our Glowworm Cave Tour. Marvel at bioluminescence, stunning formations, and serene boat rides. Perfect for nature lovers.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Auckland Central - Begin your journey from New Zealand’s largest city. Your guide will start the day’s adventures, setting the stage for an exciting exploration.
    Enjoy a scenic drive to the Waitomo region, passing through the beautiful New Zealand countryside on your way to the Spellbound Glowworm Caves.
    The travel time from Auckland to Spellbound…
What's Included
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • All fees and taxes included
  • Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland CBD
  • Fully guided small group tour
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Tea and coffee
  • Admission to a fully guided 180-minute experience of the Spellbound Glowworm Twin Caves
What's Not Included
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Discover New Zealand’s wonders with our Spellbound Glowworm Cave and Explorer Tour. Perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers, this tour offers a blend of bioluminescence and natural beauty that will captivate you.
Begin your adventure with our expert guide leading you through mesmerizing caves. Learn about fascinating geological formations and…

Location
Auckland Central
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Ashleysw1866ry
Aug 10, 2025
Just remarkable - This is a must-see in New Zealand! Even though winter is not the best season to visit, I still enjoyed it. The guide in the caves was very helpful and entertaining. Since it was a small-group tour, we were able to slow down to enjoy the view and take some good pictures. Our driver and guide, Paul, was amazing too. He shared a lot of interesting facts about New Zealand during the trip.
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Urooj_a
Aug 6, 2025
Great tour of the glow worm caves ! - The whole experience was such an amazing one at Waitomo caves! The glow worms are beautiful and really worth seeing. My kids loved this experience or driver Matt was super friendly and made appropriate stops for our kids to grab food and get some breaks. Our guide was really nice she was showing us how she pets the eels as they swim up the stream and my son got excited and got to pet one too! The tour was very informative and interesting. The duration of it was also perfect with kids!
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Extraordinary796973
Aug 5, 2025
Simply UNBEATABLE!!! The best tour to Waitomo !!! Matt the best guide! - I had come to Waitomo years ago and it was a totally different experience ES this tour is exceptional! Matt ES the best guide! Friendly and provided us with a lot of information about Auckland, DE DE this tour caves are impressive and DE DE inside the cave DAN you enough time to observe the fireflies DE then go to a cave full of history ES like going to the best museum but even improved! The places for DE breakfast and lunch were a real DElight that was worth every second from start to finish! NO hesitation EN booking!!! Thank you very much POR a wonderful day!!!
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W3507djstaceya
Aug 5, 2025
A Magical Experience at Waitomo Glowworm Caves – Thanks to Matt! - Visiting the Waitomo Glowworm Caves in New Zealand was nothing short of breathtaking. The caves themselves are absolutely stunning — from the incredible limestone formations to the surreal beauty of the glowworms lighting up the darkness like a galaxy of stars. It's truly one of those places that photos just can’t do justice. What really made the experience unforgettable was our tour guide, Matt. He was knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely passionate about the caves and their history. He shared fascinating facts and stories, answered every question with enthusiasm, and made the entire tour feel personal and special. The boat ride through the glowworm grotto was a highlight — peaceful, awe-inspiring, and almost otherworldly. If you’re in New Zealand, this is a must-do experience. And if you’re lucky enough to get Matt as your guide, you're in for an even more memorable journey!
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Oana_d
Aug 2, 2025
Amazing experience - Its a unique experience, take the private tour for feeling the real taste of New Zealand. Amazing day!
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Jessica_a
Jul 2, 2025
Glow Worms? Yes, Yes, yes - Do this. This tour was amazing. yes, it's a long day, but seeing the glow worms and getting to take some photos is worth it. Oour guide was incredible and we really enjoyed this tour. Highlight of our time in New Zealand.
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Markmk1934ml
Jun 3, 2025
Really Great Tour - Best guides ever, Matt and Fin are brilliant, glad we got them. Tour is to a beautiful place, much more than just worms and caves, great info about New Zealand, great experience
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Erickz8766yt
May 20, 2025
Great Day - Such a wonderful time. Our driver Alessandro had all kinds of fun facts that made the drive go by quickly. The music selection was awesome when he wasn't talking. The glow worms were impressive. The whole day was a pleasure and well worth the cost.
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354sahara
May 17, 2025
Nice time - The guide was on time, very knowledgeable, extremely friendly and courteous. The glow worm cave was interesting and a nice experience. We had a wonderful time.
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Alanpauladrian_r
May 17, 2025
A unique experience. - Quite a long day, with much of it in the minibus, but see it as a chance to see the countryside outside Auckland. There is quite a steep, rough track down to the caves, nothing too arduous but sensible footware is a good idea -;and in the caves. The caves themselves are quite simply AWESOME! To be in a cave lit by hundreds upon hundreds of thousands of glow worms is unique. Forget the camera, enjoy the moment!
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From $175
up to 11 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).