New Zealand · WAITOMO CAVES AND GLOWWORM TOURS
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There are two ways under the Waikato: a dry boat drift beneath a glowworm ceiling, or a wetsuit, an inner tube and a cold underground river. Both are here. These 15 set out which caves each operator actually enters, minimum ages, how wet you get, and which trips pair with Hobbiton on the same day out of Auckland.
Visit Hobbiton and Waitomo in one guided day from Auckland with hotel pickup, lunch, and a glowworm boat ride underground.
“We had a wonderful day visiting Hobbiton and the Glow Worm Caves with our two kids. The tour was very well structured and perfectly organized. Our guide and driver, Steven, was incredibly kind and attentive to our needs, making Read more”
Te Anau Glowworm Caves guided tour with Lake Te Anau cruise, cave walk, and pitch-black glowworm boat ride. $77, 135 mins.
“I was reluctant to join this activity but my husband was keen! I was blown away. This was fantastic. The guide was so knowledgeable and shared her excitement which was infectious. A great trip!”
Hobbiton and Waitomo in one day, with skip-the-crowds access, a glowworm boat ride, Kiwi lunch, and downtown Auckland pickup.
“It was a great day from early morning to late afternoon. Our tour guide Steven was amazing. He provided us with so much information during our drive about the area and sites. There was a stop on the way there as well as back so we could use washroom and get a snack of some sort. The sites were so interesting and enjoyable. We really had a nice time and Stephen our tour guide made it even better.”
Waitomo black water rafting in Ruakuri Cave: a 3-hour tube ride, waterfall jumps, glowworms, hot shower, snacks. $115.
“Amazing experience! Liv and Cole did a great job in providing a safe but chilled and nice atmosphere! Thank you :)”
Small-group Auckland day tour with guided Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves, lunch included, scenic stops, and tickets handled.
“We had an absolutely fantastic day visiting Hobbiton and the Waitomo Caves. While the scenery was breathtaking, what truly made the trip stand out was our guide. She was incredibly knowledgeable, specifically regarding the indigenous Maori history and their connection to the land. We walked away not just with great photos, but with a deep understanding of the local culture. Hobbiton was perfectly detailed and felt like stepping into another world, and the glowworm caves were ethereal. If you’re looking for a tour that balances entertainment with genuine education, this is it!”
A guided 45-minute combo walk and boat cruise at Waitomo Glowworm Caves, with science, Māori stories, and a starry glowworm grotto.
“One of the most spectacular caves I have ever seen and Glowworms part on the boat was absolutely magical😊 Highly recommend!”
1.5-hour guided walk through Ruakuri Cave in Waitomo, with glowworms, limestone formations, river sounds, and great photo stops.
“The tour was wonderful! It was a small group, so not overcrowded. We had a great time. The Tour guide had so much knowledge and kept us entertained the entire time.”
Cruise Lake Te Anau on the Luminosa, then walk and punt through Te Anau glow worm caves with tea, history, and great guiding.
“Unique experience Boat trip was special Learnt something new I hope we didn’t disturb their natural habitat”
Spend a long day from Auckland visiting Waitomo glowworm caves and Hobbiton, with guided tours, picnic lunch, and a Green Dragon drink.
“Lovely visit to the shire and Waitamo caves. Our bus driver was very knowledgeable and shared quite a few facts and stories throughout the trip. She gave good amount of time for breaks and was helpful throughout. Overall a memorable experience.”
Auckland day trip to Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Hobbiton, with guided cave boat ride, picnic lunch, and premium coach.
“Highly recommend this Tour! Absolutely loved hearing tour guide Rachel's stories along the way to our destinations, and the lunch was so good (one of my favourite meals of my entire trip lol!). There are lot's of different tour groups offering this service but those are the things that made this one stand out!”
Glowworms underground and Rotorua geothermal culture in one small-group day trip from Auckland, with tickets, snacks, and pickup included.
“Trent, our tour guide, was so wonderful!! This was an all day tour and he made sure to point out all of the sites along the way to Roturua and answered any questions we had. He provided snacks and drinks and made sure we were comfortablRead more”
Rotorua glow-worm night walk for up to 8, with hotel transfers, a 2 km guided bush walk, and chances to spot wallabies.
“Speechless, Priceless and Beautiful. Nature will never fail you. Loved it and the best tourguide. Worth it.”
Small-group Hobbiton and Waitomo day from Auckland with guided movie set tour, glowworm boat, included lunch, and Green Dragon drink.
“Fabulous trip from the moment we were picked up to the moment we we dropped back!! Glow worm caves were truly beautiful and Hobbiton was magical. A tad expensive but well worth the cost as I don’t think you’ll get an experience like this again!! Great guide from Cheekikiwi travel and plenty of break times in the journey to grab food and drinks.”
One day from Auckland to Hobbiton and Waitomo, with guided tours, tickets included, small group comfort, and a glowworm boat ride.
“Everything was such an amazing experience!! And everyone was so knowledgeable. Small group which was nice too. Hobbiton was everything we wanted and more, and the caves were really good. Andy knows so much about New Zealand, especially Auckland and the sites we saw today and we were very appreciative of his pulling over for an ice cream break and the suspension bridge!”
Kayak Lake Karapiro at dusk, paddle the Pokaiwhenua Stream, and watch thousands of glowworms light up like stars near Rotorua.
“Lofty is a great kayak teacher if you don't have a lot of skill but best of all you get to see tons of glow worms and in a nice night you get to see all the stars.”
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