Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Iconic cave system where visitors can take boat rides through spectacular limestone chambers while gazing up at thousands of twinkling Arachnocampa luminosa glowworms creating a living starscape on the cave ceiling.
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Waitomo is a small town in the Waikato region of New Zealand’s North Island. It is famous around the world for its amazing underground caves. Inside these caves, thousands of tiny glowworms light up the dark, creating a magical, starry-sky effect on the ceilings. These special glowworms are found only in New Zealand. The caves are made of limestone and are millions of years old. You can take a quiet boat ride through the Glowworm Cave to see the lights or explore other caves with walking tours, black water rafting, or abseiling for more adventure. The rock formations inside the caves, like stalactites and stalagmites, are also very beautiful. Waitomo offers a mix of peaceful beauty and exciting activities. It’s a wonderful place to visit for people who love nature, history, and fun underground adventures.
Iconic cave system where visitors can take boat rides through spectacular limestone chambers while gazing up at thousands of twinkling Arachnocampa luminosa glowworms creating a living starscape on the cave ceiling.
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New Zealand's longest guided underground walking tour featuring spiral entrance, elaborate limestone formations, underground rivers, and glowworms in a more accessible setting suitable for visitors with limited mobility.
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Intimate dry limestone cave renowned for its stunning decorations of stalactites, stalagmites, flowstones, and delicate formations, home to cave wetas (ancient insects) and offering a more geological focus than other tours.
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Impressive 17-meter high natural limestone arch formed from an ancient cave system, accessible via a short walking track through native bush featuring fossilized oysters embedded in limestone outcrops.
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Spectacular 35-meter waterfall often described as one of New Zealand's most beautiful, reached via a short walk through native forest just 30 minutes' drive from Waitomo Village.
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Interactive museum explaining the geological and biological marvels of the cave systems, including exhibits on glowworm lifecycle, cave formation, and the region's natural and cultural history.
Read MoreWaitomo offers many fun things to do. Take a boat tour through the Glowworm Cave to see thousands of tiny glowing lights on the cave ceiling. Explore other caves with walking tours to see amazing rock shapes. For more adventure, try black water rafting, where you float through caves on a rubber tube, or go abseiling down cave walls. Visit the Waitomo Caves Museum to learn about the area’s history. You can also enjoy bush walks, see waterfalls nearby, or visit a local farm. Waitomo is great for both peaceful sightseeing and exciting underground fun in a beautiful natural setting.
In Waitomo, you can shop at the Waitomo Caves Visitor Centre, which sells glowworm souvenirs, greenstone (jade) jewelry, merino wool items, local honey, and cave photos. The Waitomo General Store offers basic supplies and handmade local crafts. For more shopping choices, you can visit nearby towns like Te Kuiti or Hamilton, where you’ll find more stores with special New Zealand products and a wider range of items to choose from.
In Waitomo Village, you can enjoy tasty food at places like Huhu Café, which serves New Zealand dishes made with local ingredients. The Waitomo General Store offers simple meals, and hotels have restaurants with traditional food. Some cave tours include meals underground, making dining a special experience. Nightlife is quiet, with only a few hotel bars and local events. At night, the glowworm light show is the main attraction.
Waitomo has no public buses or trains, so most people drive or join tours to get there. You can rent a car from Auckland (2.5 hours away) or Rotorua (2 hours away). Some people take coach tours from big cities. Hotels or tour companies can also arrange shuttle rides. Cave tour companies often give transport from the village to the caves. Taxis are few, so it’s best to book them early.
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