Most Popular Combo at Waitomo Caves

Highlights

• The most popular cave combo in Waitomo
• Visit the Waitomo Glowworm Grotto on an underground boat tour
• NZ's longest underground walking tour in Ruakuri Cave
• Learn about the cultural & natural history of the caves

Description

Get the most out of your visit to Discover Waitomo with a package to explore more than just one unforgettable cave in Waitomo. Waitomo is home to beautiful caves steeped in cultural and natural history. Visiting the Waitomo Glowworm Caves is a must-do experience, with the Arachnocampa Luminosa species of glowworm only found in New Zealand. The Most Popular Combo combines the famous Waitomo glowworm cave with a walking tour of the Ruakuri Cave for the ultimate Waitomo caves tour.

The Most Popular Combo is a tour of both the Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Ruakuri Cave, the best glowworm caves in New Zealand. Marvel at ancient cave formations and decoration in the upper level of the Waitomo Glowworm Caves before gliding along an underground river gazing up at a ceiling of glittering glowworms. Then head over to Ruakuri Cave for a walking tour with incredible photo opportunities of more glowworms. The Ruakuri Cave tour is the longest underground walking tour in New Zealand! Throughout this combo you will learn stories about the Maori chief who first discovered Waitomo Glowworm Caves and discover more about glowworms up close and personal on the tour through Ruakuri Cave.

This Waitomo Caves tour provides an immersive experience into the heart of New Zealand's underground treasures, allowing you to witness the magic of the glowworms and the breathtaking geological formations that make these caves unique.

If you are interested in discovering Waitomo's most secret cave, check out the Twin Cave Combo instead - includes the Waitomo Glowworm Cave & Aranui Cave.

Trip Includes

• Waitomo Glowworm Caves with underground boat tour
• Ruakuri Cave tour - NZ's longest underground walking tour!
• Professional & knowledgeable guide

Duration

• Allow 2.5 hours

Departures

• Regular departures between 9:00am - 5:00pm
• Departs from Waitomo Glowworm Caves Visitor Centre at 39 Waitomo Village Road
• Operates daily all year

Other Information

• Additional tours may be added in summer, please enquire
• Bring a warm jacket and comfortable shoes
• Boat tour capacity is up to 23 people
• Children under 4 years go free but must be booked in
• Child rate is for children 4-14 years
• Photography is not permitted inside the Waitomo Glowworm Caves
• Photography is permitted in Ruakuri Cave
• Caves average at a temperature of 16-17 degrees year round
• Waitomo Glowworm Caves does not have wheelchair access

Normal Retail Prices

• Adult: NZD$192.00
• Child (4-14yrs): NZD$79.00

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