Glowworm Cave Tour: Discover New Zealand's Wonders

Discover New Zealand’s underground wonders with our Glowworm Cave Tour. Marvel at bioluminescence, stunning formations, and serene boat rides. Perfect for nature lovers.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Auckland Central - Begin your journey from New Zealand’s largest city. Your guide will start the day’s adventures, setting the stage for an exciting exploration.
    Enjoy a scenic drive to the Waitomo region, passing through the beautiful New Zealand countryside on your way to the Spellbound Glowworm Caves.
    The travel time from Auckland to Spellbound…
What's Included
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland CBD
  • Fully Guided Small Group Tour
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Tea and coffee
  • Admission to a fully guided 180 minutes experience of the Spellbound Glowworm Twin Caves
What's Not Included
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Discover New Zealand’s wonders with our Spellbound Glowworm Cave and Explorer Tour. Perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers, this tour offers a blend of bioluminescence and natural beauty that will captivate you.
Begin your adventure with our expert guide leading you through mesmerizing caves. Learn about fascinating geological formations and…

Location
Auckland Central
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Bamamargo
Dec 22, 2024
Waitomo Glow Worms - This was a fantastic adventure. Baf our tour guide picked us up at Movenpick Hotel just a short walk from where our cruise ship docked. An interesting commentary about the area was provided as the drive was over 2 hours to get to the Glow Worm Cave. Upon arrival we were introduced to our guide. We loaded into a van and were offered to walk a trail to the next place to get your helmets or ride with your guide. Very large eels in the water in the stream before entering the cave. Walked through the cave to the raft to float in the river. Boat ride is not long but you get to do it 2-3 times while seeing the glow worms. Which are spectacular. Our guide told us when and how to take pictures as to not upset the worms. We visited and walked through another cave before going back to our van for our ride back to Auckland to board our cruise ship. This was an awesome tour!!
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Watkinsmd
Dec 19, 2024
Waitomo Glow Worms - This tour was fantastic. Baf was our driver who took care of us by stopping for a break coming and going to the cave. He went with us on the tour of the cave. It’s quite a drive out to the glow worms and cave but was worm it. We floated through the cave in darkness and our cave guide told us when and how to take photos of the glow worms. You must wear a hard hat into the cave to protect you from bumping your head. We also saw big eels in water before going to the cave. It was an awesome experience.
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U2175nielenad
Dec 16, 2024
Real calm! - Awesome! Could be a little bit shorter but really good! Kind guides and the glow in the caves is amazing! Wear warm clothes for inside.
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Minhn
Dec 14, 2024
Nice to see - Bring a good camera and enjoy the experience. Oh and bring a jacket too, as it can be quite cold inside the cave.
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Kathy_h
Dec 8, 2024
Enchanting and fun experience! - Amazing experience! Myself and some friends had been traveling through NZ and we really wanted to see the glow worm caves but didn't have a car and wasn't sure how to get to the Waitomo caves. We also didn't want to spend an entire 12-13 hour day in the car touring other sites, so we opted to go with a small tour and we're so happy we chose this one. Huzefa picked us up in Auckland and he gave us amazing history and insights to NZ as we drove past landmarks and towns. We were dropped off at Waitomo cave and our guide was so insightful and funny. The glow worms caves was an amazing experience in itself, while floating on a small boat, it truly felt like we were under a sky of twinkling stars. We left the tour with so much knowledge of the cave formations and connection of the land with the Māoris. On our drive back, we stopped by a cafe for lunch of delicious meat pies and soft serve ice cream. The entire journey was amazing and fun, 10/10 would highly recommend.
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Ctanele
Nov 26, 2024
Expedigo was great and one of the few to take you to Spellbound! - Wonderful company to do the tour with! They’re one of the very few that does the glow worm tour with Spellbound with transportation from Auckland. Most just go to the one that’s a quick boat ride with no photos allowed. Meanwhile Spellbound is a small group (up to 12 only) and does not rush you. There was good communication beforehand. Mr. Matt, our guide / driver for the day was awesome. On time pick up. Nice van shuttle that was comfortable. Water and granola bar snacks provided. Mr. Matt was a safe and good driver. He was super friendly and attentive. He introduced various facts about Auckland during the drive. Highly recommend Expedigo.
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Zaha84
Nov 1, 2024
Knowledgeable and a great company for your day! - What an incredible experience! Huzefa is punctual and knowledgeable. He kept us entertained with his knowledge of the region. If you are looking for a tour, highly recommend Expedigo, and ask for Huzefa!
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Johncj6183ae
Nov 1, 2024
Psychedelic "Trip" with Waitomo Glow Worms - Our family had a fabulous journey into the magical Maori-an Waitomo Wilderness to witness a one-in-a-lifetime "trip" through the spectacular habitat of the Glow Worm...what an adventure! Additionally, we enjoyed a thought-provoking stroll through the hot springs and interactive campus
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Karen_p
Dec 16, 2024
Great fun. Driver was... - Great fun. Driver was friendly. The caves were awesome and guide was friendly. I would recommend this trip to anyone.
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I2493dujasons
Dec 15, 2024
Waitomo Tour - I'd highly recommed the Waitomo tour. The guides were passionate and informative, and the cave experience was fascinating. The drive from Auckland to Waitamo was about three hours; the tour lasted about 3 hours; and then the drive back was roughly the same, plus some rush hour traffic. We were dropped off in the evening. Some people had conflicting information about timing, so just be sure to verify and plan your day accordingly!
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