Take a Waitomo Glowworm Caves boat tour with Auckland & Beyond Tours.
New Zealand has a unique species of tiny glowing creatures called “Arachnocampa Luminosa” Thousands of these magical tiny living creatures radiate their luminescent light around the Waitomo Grotto. Tour starts by Picking you up from Auckland CBD. Then we go on a two & half-hour scenic drive in South Auckland and into the Waikato region with a scenic stop for amazing photos and any other stops if needed.
On arrival you will have around 30 minutes to shop in the Gift Shop and grab a drink or something to eat at the Waitomo Homestead.
Your Guide will take you on a one hour guided tour inside the Waitomo Glowworm Cave explaining the history of the Cave, the glowing worms and the formations you’ll see inside. You will ride on a flat bottom boat that will glide through the Waitomo river while you gaze silently at the sparkling worms.
After you finish your Glowworm Experience we make our way back through the scenic roads to Auckland.
Auckland CBD, Auckland, New Zealand Accomodation
6:00am
3:00pm
7 Hours
Subject to availability
Approximately 7 hours, including:
Return transport from Auckland CBD, Scenic drive in South Auckland and into the Waikato region, Guided tour inside the Waitomo Glowworm Cave.
Meals not included, but you will have around 30 minutes free time in the gift shop and grab a drink or something to eat at the Waitomo Homestead.
Comfortable clothes and walking shoes, light jacket / jumper – might get cold inside the cave.
Yes the tour includes scenic photo stops and comfort breaks along the way, depending on the group’s needs.
No, they stay attached to the cave roof and walls. During the boat ride, you glide underneath them without any Physical contact.