Waitomo - Eco Adventure Glowworm Cave Tour - Off the Beaten Track
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The top rated, most intimate, and most personalised glow worm cave tour in Waitomo.
Our awesome Waitomo adventure is tucked away “off the beaten track” on our family farm and we LOVE it that way and so do our guests.
Our “Glowing” Highlights
• Amazing glow worm displays!
• Just the right amount of adventure
• Away from the crowds
• Small group sizes
• Cameras welcome
• Authentic eco experience
• Family owned and operated
• Photos, tea, coffee and biscuits included
• #1 Trip Advisor rated tour in the Waitomo District
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum of 2 people per tour.
Maximum of 8 people per tour.
Minimum age is 12 years.
Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
This tour is not suitable for elderly people or anyone with mobility difficulties as it involves climbing over boulders, walking up hills and wading through streams with rocks underfoot.
A reasonable level of fitness is required.
Tours may be cancelled in case of flooding. In the unlikely event that your tour is cancelled, you'll receive a full refund.
Not recommended for travelers with a low level of fitness
Chính sách hủy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Bao gồm
See the caves just as nature intended. All caving equipment and warm clothing including: thermal top, thermal pants, fleece top, shorts, gumboots, socks, helmet and headlamp. A local guide with a deep connection to the caves and a wealth of information to share. Tea, coffee, and a snack. An email with awesome photos of your adventure. Proper Kiwi hospitality!
We can not pick up or drop off. There is no public transport so you will need to have your own transport to 1199 Oparure Road.
Tùy chọn
Off the Beaten Track Tour
Vận hành bởi Down to Earth - Waitomo Eco Cave Tours
Đánh giá
330 đánh giá
Honestly, this was the...
Katrina R,
25 thg 12, 2024
5.0Honestly, this was the BEST experience! Small group, thoroughly knowledgeable about the land, ecology, and cave system! Ash and Michele made the trip! Thank you for sharing your land and the knowledge about it❤️
Beautiful and adventurous
Simone R,
18 thg 12, 2024
5.0Very pleasant host, understandable even with little knowledge of English, you should have a certain level of fitness and health as climbing over boulders and through narrow passages is required, and you should not be too much over the optimum weight, otherwise you won't be able to get through in some places...The cave with the carpet of glowworms on the ceiling is impressive...a tour that is worth it....
Dec 2024
James E,
17 thg 12, 2024
5.0Fantastic small group tour. Ash is a fantastic guide! The cave was great and, yes, tons of glowworms! For me, this was the right length of tour and activity level. We really appreciated the coffee and biscuit time at the end! Agreed with everything in the previous review. Great hosts!
Adventure Awaits You!
Anne H,
9 thg 12, 2024
5.0The moment you meet Ash from Down to Earth Eco Tours, you will know that you are in for an extra ordinary experience. He is funny & witty. I would recommend this for anyone who is in good physical condition and has an adventurous spirit. All your clothing and gear is provided. Your journey starts with a light hike down the hillside beside the grazing sheep. This is a 4th generation-family owned property that the family have opened up for this activity. You will take stairs down to the cave entrance and be greeted by scenes you will swear could only be generated by AI they are that amazing. For the cave experience, you can expect to climb and crawl in some small spaces for the first part but - very doable so don't stress about it. Ash was very reassuring and helped to calm my nerves. (Not going to lie- I initially thought - What did I sign us up for?) Trust me-You can do it! After you get over the fact you are climbing into a dark/small space- it is very manageable. The first part is where you question yourself- afterwards, the cave space is very large and spacious. Ash was very gracious about taking photos in key areas -and yes, the Glow worms are amazing. On the way out you will need to climb a lot of stairs to get back up to the property - so take your time, no need to rush. The tour ends back where it begins and you can enjoy getting to know your tour mates and Ash over some cookies and coffee/tea. If you are looking for a non touristy type of thing to do -THIS IS IT! We have officially adopted Ash as our Kiwi brother. Would highly recommend this an option to the other Waitomo Cave Tours. And just in case it matters or helps you decide -we are in our mid 50's and 60's for age reference.
Exceeded expectations. A trip highlight
sjstone0122,
25 thg 11, 2024
5.0To start, this tour is on private property and family owned, so you’re exploring a cave outside of the ones saturated with tourists. All clothes/shoes/gear are provided. Theres a short walk through a luscious field before you enter a tropical forest leading to the cave. Then the real fun begins as our phenomenal guide Ash took us through the caves to find the glow worms. We all could have sat in silence forever just taking in the peace and beauty. He even took amazing photos for us and emailed them after the tour. While this tour is slow paced and doesn’t require experience, it does require a certain amount of mobility and physicality, as you are walking on uneven terrain, climbing rocks, and shimmying/crawling through some tight spots. Overall it exceeded expectations, felt very personal, and was a highlight of our NZ vacation.
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