Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Waitomo Glowworm Caves The Original Waitomo Glowworm Caves and a New Zealand must do. Discover your moment of magic and add this to your bucket list now. http://www.waitomo.com
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Enjoy the world famous boat ride under thousands of magical glowworms and become a part of over 120 years of cultural and natural history.

What a ride 🖤 The What Now crew took on Legendary Black Water Rafting and Ruakuri Cave and absolutely crushed it. Want t...
09/06/2025

What a ride 🖤 The What Now crew took on Legendary Black Water Rafting and Ruakuri Cave and absolutely crushed it.

Want to see what it’s really like? Catch the full adventure now on TVNZ+.

🎉 PLUS, don’t miss your chance to win your own legendary trip to Waitomo!

Enter here 👉 whatnow.tv/competitions/DEBXabqEeLuZfSIa7M46

Twilight Matariki Glowworm Cave Tour | 20–22 June | 5:00pmJoin us deep beneath the stars, in one of Aotearoa’s most incr...
04/06/2025

Twilight Matariki Glowworm Cave Tour | 20–22 June | 5:00pm

Join us deep beneath the stars, in one of Aotearoa’s most incredible natural wonders. Spaces are strictly limited.

🙌 Be welcomed by our local guides
✨ Hear the stories of Matariki and the sacred Tāne Mahuta Pou
🖼️ Wander through our limited-edition Matariki Gallery
🍵 Keep warm with kawakawa tea and a sweet treat
🌌 Enter the cave lit by thousands of glowworms

Hurry, tickets are limited and this tour sells out every year.

👉 https://www.waitomo.com/whats-on/matariki-ki-waitomo

If you’re looking for the stairway to heaven… you’re heading the wrong way. 🤘⬇️Descend underground into our Glowworm Cav...
28/05/2025

If you’re looking for the stairway to heaven… you’re heading the wrong way. 🤘⬇️
Descend underground into our Glowworm Cave, where our artwork hangs from the ceiling.

Flip the script and go tails down and heads up with our beautiful glowworms.
16/05/2025

Flip the script and go tails down and heads up with our beautiful glowworms.

03/04/2025

Dig for diamonds then play for real in caves that sparkle.



From blocks to rocks. We're so stoked to partner up with 100% Pure New Zealand and A Minecraft Movie as one of the six i...
25/03/2025

From blocks to rocks. We're so stoked to partner up with 100% Pure New Zealand and A Minecraft Movie as one of the six iconic NZ locations in Minecraft. Now you can experience the glowworm magic in-game, then book your quest IRL.



05/03/2025

Did you know? ✨ In 1887, Chief Tane Tinorau and surveyor Fred Mace ventured into the Waitomo Caves by raft and candlelight, discovering the breathtaking Glowworm Grotto.
By 1889, Chief Tinorau and his wife Huti began sharing the magic of the caves through their own tours. And today, their legacy lives on - many of our team members are their direct descendants, continuing the tradition of welcoming visitors and sharing the wonders of Waitomo.💙

Preserving the magic of Waitomo isn’t just our job—it’s our promise. As kaitiaki of the Glowworm, Ruakuri, and Aranui Ca...
24/01/2025

Preserving the magic of Waitomo isn’t just our job—it’s our promise. As kaitiaki of the Glowworm, Ruakuri, and Aranui Caves, we’re dedicated to protecting these precious taonga for future generations.

Through our commitment to sustainability, we:
🌱 Plant native vegetation and fence off livestock to protect waterways
🌳 Partner with DOC to enhance biodiversity
🌍 Help reduce carbon footprints with sustainable souvenirs
🚯 Eliminate single-use plastics
📚 Educate visitors on caring for this beautiful land

Let’s keep the glowworms glowing, the rafting flowing, and the Tiaki Promise going!

16/01/2025

🌟 Meet Bea, one of our amazing Ruakuri guides as she shares the magic of glowworms, unreal limestone formations, and our legendary spiral entrance. 🌀

Tag someone you want to explore the caves with! 👇

You're spoilt for choice when it comes to accommodation options in Waitomo 🏡✨ Check out some of these absolute gems on o...
07/01/2025

You're spoilt for choice when it comes to accommodation options in Waitomo 🏡✨ Check out some of these absolute gems on offer.

These easy, family-friendly walks are just a hop, skip and a jump from the Waitomo Glowworm Caves so don't forget your w...
29/12/2024

These easy, family-friendly walks are just a hop, skip and a jump from the Waitomo Glowworm Caves so don't forget your walking shoes when you visit 🥾✨

Need to find a pressie for the person who has everything?Give them the gift of an unforgettable experience - from the wo...
13/12/2024

Need to find a pressie for the person who has everything?

Give them the gift of an unforgettable experience - from the wonders of glowworms, the thrill of black water rafting, or a serene escape into nature. Grab yours today.

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Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Waitomo
3977

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 4pm
Sunday 9:30am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+6478788228

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