GalleryWaitomo Caves Boat Tour | Waitomo Glowworm Caves NZ Highlights
- Get up to 10% cash back per person when you book with us
- Experience a relaxing boat ride under thousands of magical glowworms
- Explore the famous Glowworm Grotto
- Marvel at magnificent stalactites and stalagmites
- See the world-famous natural wonder, The Cathedral (18m high cavern)
- Access to The Tomo (16m vertical limestone shaft & waterfall)
- Knowledgeable guides with you throughout the 45 minute tour
Important: Please note, bookings are on a request basis - should a reservation not be available, our agents will be in contact to reschedule within 48 hours, or provide you with alternatives
Why Do We Love This
The Waitomo Caves are famous for being rich in natural beauty, including an abundance of glow worms, an extensive underground river system and stunning stalactite and stalagmites formations. Our travel experts say that a trip to the Waitomo caves is...
What to Expect
Discover some of New Zealand's best natural highlights with a Waitomo Glowworm Caves boat tour!
These mesmerising caves are home to the unique and elusive Arachnocampa Luminosa, a species of glow worm found only in New Zealand! With this...
Frequently Asked Questions
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Warm jacket
The Waitomo Glowworm Caves are accessible to people with reasonable mobility, equipped with good handrails and paths. However, they unfortunately do not have wheelchair access.
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Reviews for Waitomo Caves Boat Tour | Waitomo Glowworm Caves NZ
56 Reviews
Total review count and overall rating based on Backpackerdeals and Travello reviews.
All Reviews
3/25/2025
Tour guide was great, local and had lots of info that he delivered with humour. He sang a traditional song in the cathedral and it was beautiful! The boat trip was great, very peaceful.
3/6/2025
A great tour with Taylor! Really insightful and well worth a visit.
7/16/2024
Had a great time seeing the glowworms. Our guide Ti (Cup of Tea) was really engaging and funny!
6/13/2024
So pretty, so dreamy. It was like floating in the universe :D Too bad, it was too short.
5/10/2024
The guide was fun as well as informative. The cave was spectacular and the quiet environment made it even more special. We were able to spend time just taking it all in.
5/10/2024
Absolutely beautiful. Seeing is believing. The best tourist attraction I’ve experienced in NZ. Friendly guide and well run tour. The glow worms and stalagmites are a sight to behold.
5/10/2024
This tour was magical. Such a fun adventure with couples on holiday in New Zealand. We were there and it was not crowded making it that much more enjoyable. We were able to even get on an earlier tour than we expected.
4/15/2024
Really great tour, we had an awesome guide and the boat ride was amazing!
3/22/2024
Very good experience. I will suggest to all my friends
3/3/2024
Expensive and only lasts 39 minutes.
Policies
- Please note your booking needs to be confirmed by The Operator, Waitomo Glow Worm Caves.
- Child prices are for 4 -14 years old inclusive (proof may be required).
- Children under 4 years of age are free.
- Please note that the bookings are processed...
- For all bookings travelling between 1 November - 30 April, cancellations made within 72 hours of the departure time/date: 100% cancellation fee
- All other travel periods, cancellations made within 24 hours of departure time/date: 100% cancellation fee
- Cancellaton by the tour operator: Fully refundable