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.

Most people think glowworms only live inside the caves… but that’s not quite true...Just outside the exit to our majesti...
03/05/2026

Most people think glowworms only live inside the caves… but that’s not quite true...

Just outside the exit to our majestic glowworm caves, tucked into the forest, you can actually spot a small number in the wild, lighting up the trees in the same way they do underground.

Caves just happen to be the perfect hunting ground. Dark, enclosed, and full of insects drawn to the light… which, for the glowworm, means dinner is served.

Thank you to for this first-person perspective at the Waitomo Glowworm Caves! Looks like you had an amazing experience ...
04/04/2026

Thank you to for this first-person perspective at the Waitomo Glowworm Caves! Looks like you had an amazing experience with your glowing smiles.

Drifting silently beneath a ceiling of living lights ✨Moments like this remind us why the Waitomo Glowworm Caves continu...
14/03/2026

Drifting silently beneath a ceiling of living lights ✨

Moments like this remind us why the Waitomo Glowworm Caves continue to amaze visitors from around the world.

A big thank you to for capturing this incredible scene and sharing it with us, it perfectly reflects the quiet magic of a glowworm boat journey deep underground.

In the 1920s, visitors dressed in their finest before heading underground to explore the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Long be...
23/02/2026

In the 1920s, visitors dressed in their finest before heading underground to explore the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Long before headlamps and high-tech LED lighting, journeys were guided by oil lanterns, and by generations of local Māori knowledge that has shaped the story of Waitomo since the very beginning.

Guiding here dates back to 1889, with whānau passing down stories, tikanga and connection to the land for over 125 years.

The glow still shines just as bright today… though thankfully, the dress code is a little more relaxed.

1887. That was the first year that the Waitomo Glowworm Caves were first explored by these two gentlemen, English survey...
08/01/2026

1887. That was the first year that the Waitomo Glowworm Caves were first explored by these two gentlemen, English surveyor Fred Mace and Māori Chief Tane Tinorau.

Waitomo Glowworm Caves is one of the most beautiful places to experience history!

29/12/2025

Saved ourselves 10k 🤭

It’s not just about what you see in the caves, it’s also about what we protect.Our monitoring systems track CO₂, river l...
22/11/2025

It’s not just about what you see in the caves, it’s also about what we protect.

Our monitoring systems track CO₂, river levels and temperature in real time, so we can keep Waitomo’s glow shining for generations to come!

03/10/2025

The Mid-Autumn Festival is almost here, and our Waitomo Glowworm Caves crew joined in with a special mooncake tasting! 🌕

An overall 7.5 from us at Waitomo Glowworm Caves, but you never know till you try fankery_

Making sure even the littlest adventurers are ready to explore the magic below these school holidays.Shoutout to the ama...
17/09/2025

Making sure even the littlest adventurers are ready to explore the magic below these school holidays.

Shoutout to the amazing guides at Discover Waitomo who make every family feel safe and welcome in the glowworm caves.

Somehow, we always find our way back to the gift shop.
25/08/2025

Somehow, we always find our way back to the gift shop.

Address

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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