• 754 Boddies Road - Embark on an exciting journey through the Okohua Glowworm Cave. Experience tubing, walking, floating, swimming, and climbing through passages illuminated by glowworms in a peaceful, enchanting world beneath the earth. Located at the picturesque Tumu Tumu Station.

Exclusively operated by our team, we have the sole rights to explore the breathtaking Okohua Glowworm Cave, offering a unique opportunity you won’t find elsewhere. Just 10 minutes from Waitomo village, meet your expert guides and prepare for a top-notch caving adventure. A brief walk through scenic farmland leads to a concealed cave entrance, where your underground journey begins.

Float through ancient caverns on tubes beneath thousands of glowworms, wade and swim through spring-fed pools. After emerging into native bush, enjoy a peaceful forest walk and relax in a cedar hot tub with stunning views.

The Waitomo Experience is a family-owned and operated adventure. We limit each tour to a maximum of six people, ensuring a more intimate, personalized, and enjoyable experience for every guest. Our farm is proudly carbon positive, meaning it absorbs more carbon than it emits, reflecting our commitment to protecting the Cave.

• Black water rafting (Tubing)
• Use of equipment (tubes, high quality wetsuits, boots, and helmets)
• Cedar hot tub relaxation post tour
• Snacks
• Hot Showers
• Highly trained guides
• Amazing Glowworm displays
• Photos & Videos

• Towels
• Socks

Discover the hidden wonders of Waitomo’s glowworm cave on a private, premium adventure with The Waitomo Experience. As the sole operator of the stunning Okohua Glowworm Cave, they provide an exclusive small group tour tailored for those desiring a more secluded underground exploration.

Drift on tubes under a canopy of glowworms, swim through pristine underground channels, climb over ancient limestone structures, and wade through crystal-clear pools to reach hidden waterfalls. A good level of fitness and water confidence is necessary as their expert guides lead you through this thrilling journey, offering top-notch caving gear and sharing their extensive local insights along the way.

Upon resurfacing, enjoy a tranquil bush walk back to the base before unwinding in a cedar hot tub with views of native forest and rolling farmland. With a limit of just six guests per tour, this eco-friendly experience offers an intimate, adventurous, and unforgettable journey beneath Waitomo’s enchanting surface.

• We cannot take any travelers under 45kg
• Minimum age is 12 years old
• We recommend that you feel comfortable in water
• We cannot take anyone over 120kg
• Children aged 12-16 must be supervised by an adult aged 18 or older

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