Be amazed by the thousands of magical glowworms above on this 45-minute, small group guided tour, as you glide silently by boat in the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Many of the current guides are descendants of the Maori chief who originally explored the cave and can share with you the remarkable history of the area. Guided since the late 1880s, this is the original, iconic New Zealand attraction.

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Bring comfortable waking 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

No photography allowed

Not suitable for those who have difficulty navigating stairs