Must-do experiences
Waitomo Glowworm Caves boat tour: Under thousands of lightsGlide silently by boat through Waitomo Glowworm Caves on a 45-minute guided tour with a local guide.
- 1,269 reviews
- 4.36★
- Duration
- 45m
- start times · Every day
- 34
Waitomo: Private Glowworm Cave Tour & Small-Group AdventureStep into Waitomo’s private caves with a local guide, scramble over boulders, see glowworms up close, and enjoy tea after your small-group caving tour.
- 480 reviews
- 4.98★
- Duration
- 3h 15m
- start times · Every day
- 2
Waitomo: Black Water Rafting & Glowworm Caves 3–5 HoursTube through Ruakuri Cave under thousands of glowworms, jump small waterfalls, and abseil 35m (Black Abyss option). Wetsuits, hot shower & soup included. Ages 12+.
- 441 reviews
- 4.85★
- Duration
- 3h–5h
- start times · Every day
- 10
Recommended (5)
Auckland to Waitomo: Glowworm Cave Boat Tour & Small Group
- 253 reviews
- 4.92★
- Duration
- 8h–9h
Waitomo: Ruakuri Cave Glowworms & Spiral Entrance 90 Minutes
- 202 reviews
- 4.79★
- Duration
- 1h 30m
Auckland to Waitomo Glowworms & Kiwi House: Day tourNZ$ 350NZ$ 333per person
- 60 reviews
- 4.82★
- Duration
- 11h–12h
Private Waitomo Glowworm Cave Tour: Small group, untouched caves
- 56 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 3h
Aranui Cave Waitomo: 1-Hour Guided Tour of Delicate Formations
- 39 reviews
- 4.31★
- Duration
- 1h
Waitomo at a glance ✓ 2026-11-05
- Most booked: Waitomo Glowworm Caves boat tour: Under thousands of lights, NZ$ 85 (45m, 4.36★ · 1,269).
- Top rated: Waitomo: Private Glowworm Cave Tour & Small-Group Adventure, NZ$ 219 (3h 15m, 4.98★ · 480).
- Best value: Waitomo: Black Water Rafting & Glowworm Caves 3–5 Hours, NZ$ 199 (3h–5h, 4.85★ · 441).
Of the 8 experiences: 8 with free cancellation, 4 with instant confirmation, 2 with hotel pickup and 4 bookable last-minute.