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By Auckland and Beyond Limited

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
Free cancellation available
Price is S$205 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

    • Discover the mesmerising Waitomo Glowworm Caves with Auckland & Beyond Tours
    • Learn about the fascinating titiwai (glowworms) and the cave's history
    • Enjoy a scenic drive through South Auckland and Waikato
    • Time to explore Waitomo's amenities included

Activity location

    • Auckland
    • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Auckland
    • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Complimentary pick-up and drop-off from most Auckland CBD hotels.
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    Transport by Mercedes Benz luxury van
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    Free Wi-Fi on board
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    Professional driver/guide
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    Guided tour of Waitomo Glowworm Caves with commentary
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    Scenic drive from Auckland CBD through South Auckland and Waikato
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    Visit to Waitomo's Gift Shop and optional refreshment stop at the Homestead
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    Serene boat ride through illuminated caverns to view Arachnocampa Luminosa glowworms
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    Bottled water and light refreshments during the day
  • Exclusions
    Lunch (available to purchase during stops)
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    Personal expenses/optional activities
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    Guide tips (optional)

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Embark on an unforgettable journey with Auckland & Beyond Tours to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, starting with a convenient pickup from Auckland CBD. As you travel south through scenic countryside, enjoy a two-and-a-half-hour drive into the Waikato region, with opportunities for photo stops along the way.

    Upon arrival at Waitomo, you'll have around 30 minutes to explore the Gift Shop and grab refreshments at the Waitomo Homestead. Your experienced guide will then lead you on a one-hour guided tour inside the Waitomo Glowworm Cave. Learn about the cave's history, geological formations, and the unique Arachnocampa Luminosa glowworms that illuminate the caverns with their bioluminescent light.

    Next, board a flat-bottom boat for a serene journey along the underground Waitomo River. Marvel in silence as you glide beneath a starry canopy of glowworms, creating a breathtaking natural light display overhead.

    After completing your enchanting Glowworm Experience, relax as you journey back to Auckland, soaking in the scenic landscapes of the Waikato region before returning to the bustling city.

    This tour promises a captivating blend of natural beauty, geological wonders, and the mesmerising spectacle of glowworms, ensuring an enriching and memorable adventure into New Zealand's subterranean world.

Location

Activity location

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    • Auckland
    • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Auckland
    • Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand