Waitomo Glowworm Caves New Zealand | Most Beautiful Place in The World

Waitomo Glowworm Caves New Zealand | Most Beautiful Place in The World. World renowned and a magnet for both local and overseas visitors, the Waitomo Glowworm Caves occupy a high placing in the New Zealand vacation wish-list. The glow worm, is unique to New Zealand. Thousands of these tiny creatures radiate their unmistakable luminescent light. Waitomo Glowworm Caves are a must see for any traveller. Enjoy the world famous boat ride under thousands of magical glowworms and become a part of over 120 years of cultural and natural history. 

Experience a mysterious underground world of rushing water before drifting in silent darkness beneath the luminous shimmer of thousands of glowworms. Your trip to the Te Anau Glowworm Caves begins with a cruise to the western shores of Lake Te Anau on one of our purpose-built scenic cruise vessels. At the entry to the caves at Cavern House, view the informative displays and learn about this geological wonder before you join your guide underground. On the tour of the caves, our friendly guides will point out the highlights and share their knowledge of the caves and its history. This underground world is astonishingly beautiful. By geological standards the caves are very young (12,000 years) and are still being carved out by the force of the river that flows through them. The result is a twisting network of limestone passages filled with sculpted rock, whirlpools and a roaring underground waterfall. Deep inside the caves, beyond the roar of the water, you will be taken by small boat into a silent hidden grotto inhabited by thousands of glowworms, unique to New Zealand. In the subterranean darkness, they produce a glittering display that is nothing short of extraordinary. Waitomo Glowworm Caves New Zealand | Most Beautiful Place in The World.

TOUR DETAILS

Summer Season Departure Times:

    Last tour at 5.30pm from 01 November - 31 March.

    Last tour on Christmas Day is 4pm.

    Additional tours at 6pm and 7pm from 26 December to 31 January.

    Tour is approx 45 minutes in duration

    Cave Combo tours are available with the most popular Waitomo Glowworm Caves & Ruakuri Cave, or Waitomo Glowworm Caves & Aranui Cave, or the Triple Cave Combo.

Regular Departure Times:

    Tours depart every half hour daily from 9am-5pm daily from 01 April - 31 October.

Hours of Operation:

    Open from 9am daily, 365 days a year.

    Summer Hours: 9.00am - 5.30pm (01 November - 31 March)

    Winter Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm

Additional Tour Information:

    Bring comfortable walking shoes and a warm jacket.

    The Waitomo Glowworm Caves are accessible to those with reasonable mobility, with good handrails and paths.

    Please note: the Waitomo Glowworm Caves do not have wheelchair access. However Ruakuri Cave is wheelchair friendly.

Address

Waitomo Glowworm Caves, 39 Waitomo Caves Road, Otorohanga, Waitomo Caves, Hamilton - Waikato, 3977, New Zealand.