Kawiti Glow Worm Cave Tour & Opua Forest Walk
Overview
This tour is for Cruise Ship customers and all members of the public staying in the Bay of Islands.
We visit the Kawiti Glow Worm Caves, the Hundertwasser Toilets and take a leisurely 30-minute walk through the Opua Forest. All tours are approximately 4 hours long and leave from the Waitangi wharf at 9.30 am on Cruise Ship days. On other days the tour leaves from the Paihia I-site at 9.30am.
We guarantee getting you back to your tender in time. Mullarkey Tours has been operating for over 10 years and we have never missed the last tender.
The price includes Cave entry, and the Maori guides are members of the family who have owned the attraction for over 400 years.
What's Included
- Admission fee
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Food and drinks
Meeting Location
Te Karuwha Parade
Paihia 0293, New Zealand
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Kawiti Glow Worm Caves
45 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Kawakawa Public Toilets by Hundertwasser
35 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Waitangi Golf Club
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Opua Forest Lookout Track
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-66975P4
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (NZDT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Admission fee.
- GST (Goods and Services Tax).
- All taxes, fees and handling charges.
- Food and drinks.
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 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 Kawiti Glow Worm Cave Tour & Opua Forest Walk is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Kawiti Glow Worm Cave Tour & Opua Forest Walk 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
- Admission fee
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Food and drinks
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
