Waitomo Glowworm Caves, North Island, New Zealand
4.0 (5.580 reviews) Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Ranking #10 in Waikato Region Caverns & Caves
A good attraction
World renowned and a magnet for both local and overseas visitors, the world-famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves have been guided since 1889 and occupy a high place in the New Zealand vacation wish-list. Stare in wonder at the thousands of illuminating glowworms above as you glide silently by boat through the glowworm grotto. Many of our current guides are descendants of the Maori chief who originally explored the cave and can share with you the remarkable history of the area. Marvel at Mother Nature's light display as you glide silently through the starry wonderland of the Glowworm Grotto. Meander underground along the Waitomo River and gaze in silence at the myriad of glow worm lights that make up the Glowworm Grotto. As you enter this galaxy of tiny living lights, you'll immediately experience a serene ambience and be fascinated and intrigued by tiny glowworms that light your way.
Address
39 Waitomo Village Road, Waitomo Caves 3943 New Zealand
Working hours
Monday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Current local date and time now
Monday, May 06, 2024, 4:00
User Ratings
4.0 based on (5.580 reviews)
Reviews
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4zuchinibee 5:00 PM Oct 28, 2020
A good attraction
A very impressive place to visit. It has a bit of everything - cave visit, entertaining stories and a short little boat trip to see the glow worms. It was pleasantly silent and calm as you can’t talk or take photos
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4l0vdagame 5:00 PM Oct 2, 2020
Expensive, but worth it
I did the $55 1 hour tour as I was pressed for time, and while it was expensive for an hour, I still felt it was good value for the money, given the unique experience. The cave was really cool in its own right, and lived hearing about the history of its formation. You are only on the boat to see the glow worms for about 5-10 minutes at the end, but it is magical. My only complaint is our guide said we were going to get a free photo at the end-but the photo people said that was a mistake and the packages were as additional $25+ which I understand that is how they can make additional money, but to be half the cost of the tour seemed absurd for a photo in front of a green screen.
