Waitomo Glowworm Caves - Private Tour From Auckland
Overview
Experience the moment of magic on a luxurious private tour from Auckland to Waitomo and marvel at thousands of glow worms located beneath the rolling green countryside of the Waikato, one of New Zealand’s prime farming regions. The subterranean cave system is most unforgettable sightseeing experience as you walk through majestic caverns, exploring limestone shafts, marvelling at the stalactites and stalagmites and ride a boat beneath thousands of tiny glow-worms inhabit the cave and put on a mesmerising light display likened to the twinkling night sky.
What's Included
- Lunch Cafe Style Lunch Included
- Private transportation
- Stare up at thousands of glowing glow-worms above you
- Refreshments and water onboard
- Marvel at awe-inspiring stalactites and stalagmites during the tour of the iconic Glow-worm Caves
- All Fees and Taxes
- Walk through the Cathedral Cave and experience the amazing acoustics
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Exclusive immersive activities and interaction with local communities
- Boat ride on an underground stream through the Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- Fully guided private return transfers from Auckland
- Luxurious temperature-controlled transportation
- Built-in leisure time, to explore destinations as you wish
- Witness the history created over thousands of years
- WiFi on board
- A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the journey
- Complimentary High-Speed Internet onboard the minibus
- See more glow-worms than you could ever imagine all lighting up above your head
- Be captivated by the thousands of magical glow-worms as you glide silently by boat
- Unrivalled boat trip through the spectacular Glowworm Grotto
- Pick up and drop off from port of Auckland
- Immerse yourself in geology and history of the Waitomo caves with the help of a tour guide
- Admission to fully guided 45 minutes experience at Waitomo Glow Worm Cave
- Breakfast
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Dinner
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
Meeting and Pickup
8 Customs Street East
Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
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Auckland Central
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Bombay Hills (pass by)
Robert Harris
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Te Awamutu (pass by)
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
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Auckland Central
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, Sun protection, jacket/warm layer, & any essential personal items.
- Easy and good fitness level required.
- This is a guided walking tour and sensible walking footwear is recommended.
- No photography is permitted inside the Waitomo caves, and cameras and Go Pros cannot be taken on the tour.
- No backpacks or large bags allowed in cave due to delicate formations.
- Please do not touch the formation in the cave as it discoloured easily, please help us protect our cave.
- You will join a group tour at Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Boat tour capacity is up to 23 people.
- The caves are accessible to those with reasonable mobility, as there are good handrails and paths. There is no wheelchair access.
- Tours are suitable for people of all ages and average fitness.
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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- Lunch. Cafe Style Lunch Included.
- Private transportation.
- Stare up at thousands of glowing glow-worms above you.
- Refreshments and water onboard.
- Marvel at awe-inspiring stalactites and stalagmites during the tour of the iconic Glow-worm Caves.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Walk through the Cathedral Cave and experience the amazing acoustics.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Exclusive immersive activities and interaction with local communities.
- Boat ride on an underground stream through the Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
- Fully guided private return transfers from Auckland.
- Luxurious temperature-controlled transportation.
- Built-in leisure time, to explore destinations as you wish.
- Witness the history created over thousands of years.
- WiFi on board.
- A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the journey.
- Complimentary High-Speed Internet onboard the minibus.
- See more glow-worms than you could ever imagine all lighting up above your head.
- Be captivated by the thousands of magical glow-worms as you glide silently by boat.
- Unrivalled boat trip through the spectacular Glowworm Grotto.
- Pick up and drop off from port of Auckland.
- Immerse yourself in geology and history of the Waitomo caves with the help of a tour guide.
- Admission to fully guided 45 minutes experience at Waitomo Glow Worm Cave.
- Breakfast.
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Dinner.
- Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 12..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Waitomo Glowworm Caves - Private Tour From Auckland is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Waitomo Glowworm Caves – Private Tour From Auckland will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchCafe Style Lunch Included
- Private transportation
- Stare up at thousands of glowing glow-worms above you
- Refreshments and water onboard
- Marvel at awe-inspiring stalactites and stalagmites during the tour of the iconic Glow-worm Caves
- All Fees and Taxes
- Walk through the Cathedral Cave and experience the amazing acoustics
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Exclusive immersive activities and interaction with local communities
- Boat ride on an underground stream through the Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- Fully guided private return transfers from Auckland
- Luxurious temperature-controlled transportation
- Built-in leisure time, to explore destinations as you wish
- Witness the history created over thousands of years
- WiFi on board
- A local English-speaking tour escort throughout the journey
- Complimentary High-Speed Internet onboard the minibus
- See more glow-worms than you could ever imagine all lighting up above your head
- Be captivated by the thousands of magical glow-worms as you glide silently by boat
- Unrivalled boat trip through the spectacular Glowworm Grotto
- Pick up and drop off from port of Auckland
- Immerse yourself in geology and history of the Waitomo caves with the help of a tour guide
- Admission to fully guided 45 minutes experience at Waitomo Glow Worm Cave
- Breakfast
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- Dinner
- Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, Sun protection, jacket/warm layer, & any essential personal items.
- Easy and good fitness level required.
- This is a guided walking tour and sensible walking footwear is recommended.
- No photography is permitted inside the Waitomo caves, and cameras and Go Pros cannot be taken on the tour.
- No backpacks or large bags allowed in cave due to delicate formations.
- Please do not touch the formation in the cave as it discoloured easily, please help us protect our cave.
- You will join a group tour at Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Boat tour capacity is up to 23 people.
- The caves are accessible to those with reasonable mobility, as there are good handrails and paths. There is no wheelchair access.
- Tours are suitable for people of all ages and average fitness.
