New Zealand · WAITOMO GLOWWORM CAVES TOURS
There are three caves and several ways through them, from a silent boat to an abseil into a hole. The 15 below compare the walking tours, the black-water rafting and the combined Hobbiton days on price, wetness and how much nerve each needs.
Visit Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves from Auckland with transport, lunch, local guides, a Green Dragon drink, and a full day of scenery.
“One of the best. Mike our driver was outstanding. Very professional and informed about sights along the way. We enjoyed each stop especially the glow worms and boat ride in the cave! Highly recommend!! Ina and Don”
Cruise Lake Te Anau, walk through rushing limestone caves, then drift beneath hundreds of New Zealand glowworms in complete darkness.
“Awesome experience in the cave, definitely want to go se the bigger/older glowworm caves on the north island next trip!”
Combine Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves on an 11-hour Auckland day trip with lunch, transport, local commentary, and a Green Dragon drink.
“This tour was amazing and would definitely recommend. Danny was a fantastic guide telling us facts on the drive to make it insightful and enjoyable. The Hobbiton tour was so much fun and the caves were a great addition. The stops on the journey were really appreciated and the lunch had a wide variety. Danny went above and beyond to get to know us and make sure we enjoyed our trip. The tour itself was totally worth it and we had a great time!”
Explore Ruakuri Cave by tube, waterfall, and glowworm grotto on a 3-hour Waitomo black water rafting adventure.
“Excellent experience. I first did this activity 32 years ago and it was excellent then and is still excellent now. Great guides and a one off experience. Just do it. You won’t be disappointed. The glow worms in the dark cave were magical.”
Explore Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves from Auckland with lunch, small-group transport, local guides, scenic stops, and practical tips.
“Had a wonderful day with Simon with Cheeky Tours! Top notch service with a smile!!!! Very comfortable accommodation and very knowledgeable about the area!!!”
See New Zealand’s glowworms by boat at Waitomo, with cave formations, Māori history, science, and practical tips for a 45-minute visit.
“Well worth the visit. The boat ride was a highlight and the guide we had was very welcoming and informative.”
Explore Ruakuri Cave near Waitomo on a 90-minute guided walk with glowworms, limestone formations, underground rivers, and local stories.
“We loved it! Our group was really small and our guide really went with our interests and questions. We loved the glow worms and it was amazing to see them up close with their sticky fishing lines as well as being glamorous lit on the cavern roof. Strongly recommend going on the Bush walk afterwards as it gives great overground perspective on the caves when the river rushing in and out of hole, caves, tunnels ... Our guide Aria was brilliant: friendly,fun and kind as well as highly informative and interesting.Read more”
Cruise Lake Te Anau, walk through water-carved caves, and see thousands of glow worms on this guided 2-hour-15-minute adventure.
“Amazing opportunity to experience glow worms in their natural environment and an opportunity to see an extraordinary cave environment formed by glaciers.”
Travel from Auckland to Waitomo’s glowworm caves and Hobbiton, with lunch, coach transport, local commentary, and a Green Dragon drink included.
“Visiting Hobbiton and the Waitomo Caves was an unforgettable experience. Hobbiton was absolutely magical and every detail so thoughtfully done that it truly feels like stepping into Middle-earth. David was an excellent guide, incredibly knoRead more”
Travel from Auckland to Waitomo’s glowworms and Hobbiton by premium coach, with guided tours, countryside views, and lunch included.
“This tour was very fun! Our bus driver Rachel was very informative and made the drive go by fast. The glowworm caves were very cool to see and our host Cody was great! Hobiton was the star of the show! Such a cool tour and our guide Keith was great there! Overall a great tour and would highly recommend!”
Review of the 13-hour Waitomo and Rotorua tour from Auckland, with glowworms, Te Puia, Māori culture, geysers, transport, and practical tips.
“Great to be in small group, added to the fun of the day getting to know a bit about the others. Terrific sites we visited highly recommend them. Timing was great, enough time for lunch and shopping. Simon our guide was very helpful and gave us lots of info about the sites and New Zealand.”
Walk Rotorua’s native bush after dark with Stephen, spotting thousands of glow-worms, wallabies, possums, stars, and waterfalls in a small group.
“Great experience with a knowledgeable and genuinely pleasant guide. Beautiful sights and insights into New Zealand nature and history”
Visit Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves from Auckland on a 13-hour small-group tour with lunch, hotel pickup, and expert local guides.
“Fabulous trip from the moment we were picked up to the moment we we dropped back!! Glow worm caves were truly beautiful and Hobbiton was magical. A tad expensive but well worth the cost as I don’t think you’ll get an experience like this again!! Great guide from Cheekikiwi travel and plenty of break times in the journey to grab food and drinks.”
Combine Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves on an 11-hour Auckland tour with entry, transport, snacks, Wi-Fi, and hotel pickup included.
“Everything was such an amazing experience!! And everyone was so knowledgeable. Small group which was nice too. Hobbiton was everything we wanted and more, and the caves were really good. Andy knows so much about New Zealand, especially Auckland and the sites we saw today and we were very appreciative of his pulling over for an ice cream break and the suspension bridge!”
Paddle Lake Karapiro at dusk, then drift through Pokaiwhenua Stream beneath thousands of glowworms on this guided evening kayak tour.
“A really awesome experience with a great guide that can be appreciated by both old and young alike...add to your itinerary!”
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