Cave
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Waitomo, Waikato
Boat ride under a ceiling of glowworms in New Zealand's best-known cave.
- Cost
- Paid
- Booking
- Best to book
- Time to allow
- 60 min
A guided tour through limestone chambers ending with a silent boat ride beneath thousands of glowworms. It's the classic Waitomo experience and bookings fill up on busy days. Combine it with the free walks on Te Anga Road.
Good to know
- Book ahead in school holidays
- Photos aren't allowed inside
- Combo tickets with other caves can save money
- Best time
- Morning or late afternoon
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Sealed road from SH3, car park at the visitor centre
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- No dogs
Facilities
- Toilets
The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.
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