90-Minute Guided Ruakuri Cave Tour Waitomo

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Ruakuri Cave offers a captivating blend of Waitomo's most compelling subterranean experiences. Journey down through the spectacular spiral entrance, and marvel at the softly folding shawl-like limestone formations and crystal tapestries. Hear the distant thunder of the subterranean waterfalls and get up close to the glowworms. Spectacular and unique, Ruakuri Cave offers a captivating blend of Waitomo's most compelling subterranean experiences. In this 2 hours sightseeing tour, your guide will bring you up close to glowworms, elaborate cave formations, underground rivers, myths, legends and sacred Maori sites.

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Wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

All you will need are comfortable shoes and a warm jacket.

You must check in 30 minutes before the tour departs

Due to high demand and limited capacity if you are late or miss your scheduled tour time your ticket(s) are forfeited and non refundable. New bookings will incur the full tour cost and are subject to availability

Your own transport is required

Stroller/wheelchair width must not exceed 65cm

Chính sách hủy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Bao gồm

Local guide

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Cần Quan Tâm

Ruakuri Cave

Discover the spectacular Ruakuri Cave on this 75-minute guided walking tour. Ruakuri Cave has displays of glowworms and is filled with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years. Points of interest include softly folding shawl-like formations (formed by flowing rivers) and fossilized seashells, which indicate how the caves were once part of the seabed. Major features include Holdens Cavern, named after James Holden who first opened the cave to the public, The Drum Passage, The Pretties, and The Ghost Passage. Tours depart every day (except Christmas Day) at 9.00am, 10.00am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm. Photography is permitted in Ruakuri Cave. Ruakuri Cave is wheelchair accessible. .

1 hour 15 minutes • Bao Gồm Vé

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Đánh giá

4.72

127 đánh giá

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105

6/5
murraym444,
13 thg 11, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Gabe and Jeta gave an outstanding tour, they were very knowledgeable and passionate about the caves. Awesome tour, would recommend for anyone to do. We'd definitely come back again.
Cave Tour
Donna P,
12 thg 11, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
The cave tour was both informative and interesting to see all the types of formations as well as the famous glow worms. The guide whose name I can’t remember but shortened was Wii made the tour with his humour great. It was relaxed, professional and easy to listen to, with a great passion for the caves. The tour started promptly and ran for the full 1.5 hours. Bring flat shoes and something to keep you warm for the colder cave. Not suitable for prams/ pushchairs or those with any difficulties in walking as the descent is via a spiral staircase like no other. I would recommend this tour as you see the sights in a comfortable paved tour with lots of opportunities to take photographs.
Exceptional and insightful tour
Alison E,
8 thg 11, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
We would encourage you to consider this tour, which provided an insight into more than the glow worms! Morgan and George, provided an excellent overview! We enjoyed learning about the cave and its history. Thank you
The cave is a relatively...
David W,
29 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
The cave is a relatively easy walk and the cave itself is pretty spectacular. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and attentive. If you want to see glow worms and are up for a little walk I would highly recommend it.
Wonderful Ruakuri Cave Tour
mlevankan,
29 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
A great tour of the Ruakuri Cave . Our guide was , Lee , a knowledgable guide with a good sense of humor . This tour has a little bit of everything .. glittering rock formations , glow worms , a rushing river below . .. amazing .
Cool but not as cold as...
Amy D,
26 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
Cool but not as cold as you might think. I wore a puffy coat and was very cozy. The path was very smooth. This was nice as my elderly father is able bodied, he just struggles in the dark. The pathway was pretty well lit so we just took our time and all was well!
Glorious natural wonders
richardmP1661JV,
25 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
We did the 90 minute cave walk after the nearby glow worm caves. Paddy our guide was excellent and the caves are amazing. He pointed out all sorts of interesting features along the way including more amazing glow worms. It was we worth doing as a follow up to the glow worm caves
Excellent tour. Caves...
Colleen R,
24 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
Excellent tour. Caves were stunning and glow worms in various places. Bridie was an excellent guide. Entrance and exit spiral was a good gradient so access easy.
Perfect for adventurers and nature lovers alike!
tinasilvas2025,
20 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00
Stunning limestone formations, glowworms sparkling like stars, and a fascinating spiral entrance. Knowledgeable guides share captivating stories of geology and Māori culture. Highly recommended!
Great tour with epic sights
Jan G,
20 thg 10, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
5.00
The tour was excellent. Tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly. Caves were really interesting the glow worms were all over. Highly recommend. You can skip the Waitomo boat tour. This is much better. Felt like I was in a James Bond meets Indiana jones adventure.