Waitomo Glowworm Caves - Shore Excursions From Auckland
Overview
Experience the moment of magic on a luxurious small group 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
- 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
- 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
- Built-in leisure time, to explore destinations as you wish
- Witness the history created over thousands of years
- Fully guided return transfers from Auckland
- All Fees and Taxes
- WiFi on board
- Luxurious temperature-controlled transportation in a minibus
- 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
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
Meeting and Pickup
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.
What To Expect
Auckland Central
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bombay Hills (Pass By)
Robert Harris
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Te Awamutu (Pass By)
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Auckland Central
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This is a fully guided shore excursion tour. We only pick up from the port of Auckland and this tour operates on selected dates and only when the cruise ship arrives in Auckland.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(7)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Waitomo Glowworm Caves – Shore Excursions From Auckland?
A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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 (NZST).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. Read more Apr 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours customers.
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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 (NZST).
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Built-in leisure time, to explore destinations as you wish.
- Witness the history created over thousands of years.
- Fully guided return transfers from Auckland.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- WiFi on board.
- Luxurious temperature-controlled transportation in a minibus.
- 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.
- Lunch.
- 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 - Shore Excursions From Auckland is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024What's Included
- 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
- 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
- Built-in leisure time, to explore destinations as you wish
- Witness the history created over thousands of years
- Fully guided return transfers from Auckland
- All Fees and Taxes
- WiFi on board
- Luxurious temperature-controlled transportation in a minibus
- 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
- Lunch
- 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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This is a fully guided shore excursion tour. We only pick up from the port of Auckland and this tour operates on selected dates and only when the cruise ship arrives in Auckland.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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