Waitomo Glowworm Caves

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Waitomo Glowworm Caves - Private Tour From Auckland

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8h
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Selective hotel pickup

Overview

Experience the moment of magic on a luxurious private 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.

Activity location

Auckland Central
- Auckland Central, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

Mövenpick Hotel Auckland
- 8 Customs Street East
- 1010, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

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Waitomo Glowworm Caves - Private Tour From Auckland

8h
English

Pickup included

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time: 06:30

Price details

£415.23 x 4 Adults£1,660.92

Total

What's included, what's not

Private transport
Stare up at thousands of glowing glow-worms above you
Fully guided private return transfers from Auckland
Refreshments and water onboard
Marvel at awe-inspiring stalactites and stalagmites during the tour of the iconic Glow-worm Caves
All Fees and Taxes
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
Luxurious temperature-controlled transport
Built-in leisure time, to explore destinations as you wish
Cafe Style Lunch Included
Witness the history created over thousands of years
WiFi on board
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
Admission to fully guided 45 minutes experience at Waitomo Glow Worm Cave
Unrivalled boat trip through the spectacular Glowworm Grotto
Immerse yourself in geology and history of the Waitomo caves with the help of a tour guide
Pick up and drop off from port of Auckland
Coffee and/or Tea
Breakfast
Alcoholic Drinks
Dinner

Know before you book

Specialised infant seats are available
Public transport options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Auckland Central

We pickup travellers from most locations in the Auckland CBD location. If your pickup location is not available on the list, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do our very best to accommodate your request.

Bombay Hills (Pass by)

The Bombay Hills are a range of hills to the south of Auckland, New Zealand. Though only a small and seemingly insignificant range of hills, they lie at the southern boundary of the Auckland region, and serve as a divide between Auckland and the Waikato region. directly named after the ship Bombay, The ship itself was named after the Indian city of Bombay (now Mumbai). Bombay Means: a breed of black short-haired medium-sized cat.

Robert Harris

We stop to get some great coffee at your own expense and a comfort break before we continue our journey into the Waikato region.

Te Awamutu (Pass by)

Te Awamutu calls itself the ‘Rose Capital of New Zealand’. During the blooming season, November to April, the garden next to the visitor centre is a technicolour dream as 2000 rose bushes turn on the charm.

1h
Admission ticket included

Discover your moment of magic in the Waitomo Glowworm Caves tour. Known as one of New Zealand’s best natural attractions, take a boat ride through the glow worm grotto, marvel at thousands of magical glowworms and become part of over 130 years of cultural and natural history. Discover an ancient world 30 million years in the making and marvel at Mother Nature’s light display as you glide silently through the starry wonderland of the Glowworm Grotto. Experience the serene ambience as you enter this galaxy of tiny living lights. The glowworm (Arachnocampa Luminosa) is unique to New Zealand, making the Waitomo Glowworm Caves an absolute must-do. See thousands of these tiny creatures as they radiate their unmistakable luminescent light in a subterranean world.

Auckland Central

After an exhilarating fun-filled experience at Waitomo, it is now time to head back to Auckland to conclude your evening and drop-off at your hotel in Auckland. We can also drop you at your accommodation in Waitomo if you are staying locally in the region.

Location

Activity location

Auckland Central
- Auckland Central, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

Mövenpick Hotel Auckland
- 8 Customs Street East
- 1010, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

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