Step into a magical underground world at Kawiti Caves, where thousands of glowworms light up the darkness like stars in the night sky. Discover ancient limestone formations and hear captivating Māori legends—all in one unforgettable guided tour
Discover the hidden beauty of Kawiti Caves on this guided tour through ancient limestone passages. Be mesmerized by a glowing canopy of native New Zealand glowworms and learn all about their fascinating life cycle, natural habitat, and unique glowing habits up close.
Hear the legendary tale of Roku, a courageous woman who once took refuge high above the cave floor—where the remnants of her fire and preserved food still whisper her story.
Wander through stunning natural formations sculpted over thousands of years, each turn revealing the timeless power of nature.
A magical mix of nature, culture, and history awaits beneath the surface.
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We went to this cave and it was very pleasant and peaceful. Was a great place to visit. It's based on family land and the family vibes are there. I enjoys our guide with Phoenix and also had a good Kurero while there. Would highly recommend as a place to visit. You can't take photos in the cave to respect their Whakapapa. Would recommend leaving phones and smart watches in the car so you can enjoy the cave without any light.
This was such a neat experience! If you have 45 minutes to an hour to spare, I highly recommend going on this tour. I went in knowing nothing about glowworms, but the guide was knowledgeable and personable.Seeing the glowworms light up in the cave was magical -- it was like walking under a sky full of stars! This mini-adventure perfectly shows how awesome nature can be.
Our guide was friendly and very informative. We enjoyed this experience immensely and it exceeded our expectations. Thank you for providing such a great experience.
A hidden treasure of mother nature. Our guide, Moana was great, and very patient with our little kids. We loved it!
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Karren fromAustralia wrote on 16 October 2025
Kawiti glow worm caves
Fantastic tour, extremely informative, saw heaps of glow worms,beautiful caves and formations. Easy to walk through, wonderful guide (Pai?), very knowledgeable, funny and considerate. Highly recommend, great value for money tickets through bookme.nz