Waitomo Caves Tours at a glance
- Our pick: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland with Lunch, NZ$ 469 per person (12h, 4.59★ · 855).
- Top rated: Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves tour from Auckland: Small group, NZ$ 450 per person (12h, 4.91★ · 707).
- Best value: Waitomo Glow Worm Caves tour: Guided cave & boat ride, NZ$ 279 per person (7h, 4.68★ · 59).
Price per person across the 31 options priced per person: NZ$ 85–NZ$ 2,030 (median NZ$ 429). With 100+ reviews: 10 of 35.
Of the 35 options: 35 with live guides in English, 35 with free cancellation, 24 with instant confirmation, 21 with hotel pickup, 30 kid-friendly, 10 private and 24 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Waitomo Caves Tours
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35 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland with Lunch Step inside a Hobbit Hole at Hobbiton, glide through Waitomo Glowworm Caves, and enjoy a Kiwi-style lunch. Includes hotel pickup and all entry fees. Mon, Tue, Sat and Sun · 06:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.94 (3,250 reviews) Duration: 11h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 374 per person
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland with Lunch Step into Hobbiton’s movie magic and drift beneath Waitomo’s glowworms on a guided day trip from Auckland, including hotel pickup and a picnic lunch. Every day · 07:45 · All ages ★ 4.59 (855 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 469 per person
Waitomo Glowworm Caves boat tour: Under thousands of lights Glide silently by boat through Waitomo Glowworm Caves on a 45-minute guided tour with a local guide. Every day · 33 start times, 08:30 to 18:00 · From age 4 ★ 4.37 (1,281 reviews) Duration: 45m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 85 per person
Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves Tour from Auckland Full-day guided tour from Auckland visiting Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Glowworm Caves with lunch. Every day · 06:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.91 (1,311 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 429 per person
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves tour from Auckland: Small group Small group tour from Auckland to Hobbiton Movie Set with a 2.5-hour guided walk and Waitomo Glowworm Caves boat ride, including hotel pickup and entry tickets. Every day · 06:00 · All ages ★ 4.91 (707 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 450 per person
Waitomo Caves & Rotorua: Glowworms, Geysers & Māori Culture Full-day tour from Auckland to Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Te Puia geothermal reserve with 90-minute guided walk, Pōhutu Geyser, and hotel pickup. Small groups, 12+ hours. Every day · 06:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.76 (778 reviews) Duration: 13h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 409 per person
Hobbiton & Waitomo Day Tour: Small Group Lunch Included Small-group day tour from Auckland to Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Glowworm Caves with guided tours, buffet lunch, and hotel pickup included. Every day · 07:00 · Pickup available · From age 5 ★ 4.96 (285 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 525 per person
Auckland to Waitomo: Glowworm Cave Boat Tour & Small Group Small-group glowworm cave tour from Auckland with 20-minute boat ride through Waitomo Caves. Includes pickup, guide, snacks, 3 hours each way. Max 11 guests. Every day · 06:45, 07:45, 08:15 and 08:45 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.92 (255 reviews) Duration: 8h–9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 309 per person
Waitomo: Black Water Rafting & Glowworm Caves 3–5 Hours Tube through Ruakuri Cave under thousands of glowworms, jump small waterfalls, and abseil 35m (Black Abyss option). Wetsuits, hot shower & soup included. Ages 12+. Every day · 10 start times, 09:00 to 16:00 · From age 16 ★ 4.84 (444 reviews) Duration: 3h–5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 199 per person
Waitomo: Ruakuri Cave Glowworms & Spiral Entrance 90 Minutes Ruakuri Cave in Waitomo: 90-minute guided tour through glowworm chambers, limestone formations, and underground rivers. Daily 9am–3:30pm. Includes local guide, wheelchair accessible. Every day · 16 start times, 08:30 to 16:30 · All ages ★ 4.79 (203 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 122 per person
Auckland to Rotorua: Waitomo Caves & Waikato Countryside One-way guided tour from Auckland to Rotorua with Waitomo Glowworm Caves, wildlife viewing, and hotel pickup. Small groups, 120+ years of glowworms, scenic Waikato drive. Every day · 06:00 · Pickup available · All ages ★ 4.87 (92 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 309 per person
Waitomo Glow Worm Caves tour: Guided cave & boat ride Depart from Auckland CBD hotels for a 2.5-hour drive through Waikato countryside to Waitomo Glow Worm Caves. Every day · 06:00 · All ages ★ 4.68 (59 reviews) Duration: 7h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 279 per person
Rotorua & Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland: Small Group, Lunch Feel the steam at Rotorua’s Te Puia, float beneath glowworms in Waitomo Caves, and travel in comfort from Auckland with lunch and hotel pickup included. Every day · 06:25 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.70 (81 reviews) Duration: 13h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 525 per person
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Tour from Auckland: 12 hours Twelve-hour day tour from Auckland to Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Caves with small group of up to 15, includes hotel pickup, lunch. Every day · 06:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.98 (65 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 429 per person
Auckland to Waitomo Glowworms & Kiwi House: Day tour Day tour from Auckland to Waitomo Caves with boat ride through the Glowworm Grotto, Otorohanga Kiwi House and Blue Springs, includes guide. Every day · 06:30 and 07:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.80 (61 reviews) Duration: 11h–12h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 333 per person
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Private Waitomo Glowworm Cave Tour: Small group, untouched caves Three-hour private glowworm cave tour in Waitomo with guide, all gear provided, and thermal clothing included. Mon–Sat · 09:30 and 13:30 ★ 5.00 (56 reviews) Duration: 3h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 1,199 per group
2-Day Hobbiton, Rotorua & Waitomo Caves Tour from Auckland Two-day Auckland tour visiting Hobbiton Movie Set, Te Puia's geysers and Maori cultural center, and Waitomo Caves' glow-worms, with hotel pickup, accommodation and meals. Every day · 06:25 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.64 (47 reviews) Duration: 2d Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 1,699 per person
2-Day Hobbiton, Waitomo & Rotorua Tour from Auckland Two-day guided tour from Auckland visiting Hobbiton Movie Set, Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Wai-O-Tapu geothermal area and Huka Falls. Every day · 06:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.95 (41 reviews) Duration: 2d Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 909 per person
Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves from Auckland: Small group tour Hobbiton Movie Set guided tour with buffet lunch and complimentary drink, plus Waitomo Glow-worm Cave. Every day · 06:25 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.93 (40 reviews) Duration: 13h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 519 per person
Aranui Cave Waitomo: 1-Hour Guided Tour of Delicate Formations Guided tour of Aranui Cave in Waitomo with experienced local guide. Explore stalactites, stalagmites and flowstones in the smallest and most delicate. Every day · 10:00, 11:30, 13:00 and 14:30 · From age 4 ★ 4.31 (39 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 85 per person
Waitomo Caves Tour: Tea Estate & Kiwi Birds from Auckland Ten hours from Auckland hotel pickup through Zealong Tea Estate, Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Otorohanga Kiwi Sanctuary, private transport. Every day except Wednesday · 06:00, 07:00, 08:00 and 09:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.95 (21 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 999 per person
Compare 14 more options for Waitomo Caves Tours
From NZ$ 350 per person · 7 h to 13 h
Waitomo Glow Worm Caves & Rotorua tour from Auckland: Private Private full-day tour from Auckland to Waitomo Glow Worm Caves and Te Puia in Rotorua with hotel pickup, lunch, and a live English-speaking guide. Every day · 05:45, 06:00, 06:30, 09:00 and 10:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.82 (17 reviews) Duration: 13h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 949 per person
Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland: Private Glowworm Boat Tour Private day trip from Auckland to Waitomo Caves with glowworm boat ride, hotel pickup and entrance included. 2-person minimum, English-speaking guide, full day excursion. Every day · 07:30 · Hotel pickup ★ 3.50 (12 reviews) Duration: 7h–8h Live guide: EN · NO · DE · SV +11 ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 995 per person
Hobbiton & Waitomo Tour from Auckland: Luxury Transport Included Private tour from Auckland to Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Caves with experienced chauffeur, lunch and hotel pickup. Every day · 06:30 · Hotel pickup ★ 4.91 (11 reviews) Duration: 11h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 2,700 per group
Waitomo Spellbound Glowworm Caves tour from Auckland: Small group Small-group tour from Auckland to Spellbound Cave with English or Japanese-speaking guide, hotel pickup and return, admission included. Every day · 07:00 · All ages ★ 5.00 (5 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN · JA ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 415 per person
Private tour from Auckland to Rotorua & Waitomo Caves Private tour from Auckland to Rotorua and Waitomo Glowworm Caves with hotel pickup, lunch and a local guide. See the Pōhutu geyser. Every day · 06:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (4 reviews) Duration: 12h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 2,700 per group
Waitomo Glowworm Caves & Trollshaw Forest: 12-Hour LOTR Tour Visit Trollshaw Forest and Waitomo Caves on a 12-hour guided tour with private transport and boat ride through glowworm caverns. Every day · 06:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 3 ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 12h Live guide: EN · KO ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 650 per person
Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Kiwi House & Blue Springs from Hamilton Full-day tour from Hamilton visiting Waitomo Glowworm Caves with a 45-minute guided boat ride through the underground river, Otorohanga Kiwi House. Every day · 08:30 · All ages ★ 5.00 (2 reviews) Duration: 7h–8h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 350 per person
Hobbiton & Waitomo Glowworm Caves: Private Tour from Auckland Private day tour from Auckland: Hobbiton Movie Set, Waitomo Glowworm Caves & Ruakuri Cave with boat ride, packed lunch & hotel pickup included. Every day · 07:00 and 09:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Duration: 10h Live guide: EN · AR · HI · PA +8 ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 2,030 per person
Waitomo Caves & Rotorua Tour: Glowworms & Pōhutu Geyser Guided tour from Auckland to Waitomo Caves and Te Puia, featuring glowworm boat rides, Pōhutu Geyser, mud pools, and Māori arts with English and Japanese guides. Every day · 07:00 · All ages ★ 5.00 (4 reviews) Duration: 11h 30m Live guide: EN · JA ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 525 per person
Rotorua and Waitomo tour from Auckland: Glow Worm Caves Full-day tour from Auckland visiting Rotorua's thermal reserves at Te Puia and Waitomo's glow worm caves, with lunch and hotel pickup. Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (3 reviews) Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 1,015 per person
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves from Hamilton: Small Group Tour Small group tour from Hamilton visiting Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Glowworm Caves with guided tours, Green Dragon Inn drink, and hotel pickup. Every day · 07:30 · All ages Duration: 10h–11h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 430 per person
Hamilton to Waitomo Caves Full-Day Tour with Lunch Full-day tour from Hamilton: watch Māori performances at Whakarewarewa Village, soak in geothermal springs. Thu · 07:30 · All ages Duration: 8h–9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 415 per person
Waitomo Caves & Te Puia Tour: Glowworms & Geysers Day trip from Hamilton through Waikato countryside to Waitomo Glowworm Caves for a 45-minute boat ride under thousands of luminous glowworms. Every day · 07:30 and 08:30 · All ages Duration: 8h–9h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 425 per person
Hobbiton, Waitomo & Blue Spring tour from Hamilton: Private van Private full-day tour from Hamilton with door-to-door pickup, visiting Hobbiton Movie Set, Blue Spring and Waitomo Glowworm Caves in a Mercedes van for up. Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup Duration: 10h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from NZ$ 1,100 per group
The top 12 of 35 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland with LunchOur pick | NZ$ 469 per person | 12h | 4.59★ · 855 | Every day · 07:45 | English |
| Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves tour from Auckland: Small groupTop rated | NZ$ 450 per person | 12h | 4.91★ · 707 | Every day · 06:00 | English |
| Waitomo Glow Worm Caves tour: Guided cave & boat rideBest value | NZ$ 279 per person | 7h | 4.68★ · 59 | Every day · 06:00 | English |
| Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland with LunchPickup offered | NZ$ 374 per person | 11h | 4.94★ · 3,250 | Mon, Tue, Sat and Sun · 06:30 | English |
| Waitomo Glowworm Caves boat tour: Under thousands of lights | NZ$ 85 per person | 45m | 4.37★ · 1,281 | Every day · 33 start times, 08:30 to 18:00 | English |
| Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves Tour from AucklandGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | NZ$ 429 per person | 12h | 4.91★ · 1,311 | Every day · 06:00 | English |
| Waitomo Caves & Rotorua: Glowworms, Geysers & Māori CultureGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | NZ$ 409 per person | 13h | 4.76★ · 778 | Every day · 06:00 | English |
| Hobbiton & Waitomo Day Tour: Small Group Lunch IncludedGroup of up to 13 · Pickup offered | NZ$ 525 per person | 12h | 4.96★ · 285 | Every day · 07:00 | English |
| Auckland to Waitomo: Glowworm Cave Boat Tour & Small GroupGroup of up to 11 · Pickup offered | NZ$ 309 per person | 8h–9h | 4.92★ · 255 | Every day · 06:45, 07:45, 08:15 and 08:45 | English |
| Waitomo: Black Water Rafting & Glowworm Caves 3–5 HoursGroup of up to 12 | NZ$ 199 per person | 3h–5h | 4.84★ · 444 | Every day · 10 start times, 09:00 to 16:00 | English |
| Waitomo: Ruakuri Cave Glowworms & Spiral Entrance 90 Minutes | NZ$ 122 per person | 1h 30m | 4.79★ · 203 | Every day · 16 start times, 08:30 to 16:30 | English |
| Auckland to Rotorua: Waitomo Caves & Waikato CountrysideGroup of up to 15 · Pickup offered | NZ$ 309 per person | 7h | 4.87★ · 92 | Every day · 06:00 | English |
By what you need
- Private (10): Private Waitomo Glowworm Cave Tour: Small group, untouched caves (NZ$ 1,199 per group) · Waitomo Caves Tour: Tea Estate & Kiwi Birds from Auckland (NZ$ 999 per person) · Waitomo Glow Worm Caves & Rotorua tour from Auckland: Private (NZ$ 949 per person)
- Small groups (up to 15) (15): Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves Tour from Auckland (NZ$ 429 per person) · Waitomo Caves & Rotorua: Glowworms, Geysers & Māori Culture (NZ$ 409 per person) · Hobbiton & Waitomo Day Tour: Small Group Lunch Included (NZ$ 525 per person)