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

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

Highlights

  • Walk beneath a stunning galaxy of glowworms lighting up the cave ceiling
  • Explore impressive cave formations formed over thousands of years
  • Hear the Māori legends come to life through traces within the cave

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.

Adult $50.00
Child $30.00 (5-15 years)
Infant $0.00

What's included

  • 45-min Cave and Glowworms tour

Duration

  • 45 mins

Location

  • 49 Waiomio Road
  • Waiomio 0281
  • New Zealand

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

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  • Please arrive at your exact booking time not earlier or later.

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miriamr6 from New Zealand wrote on 07 May 2026

Kawiti Glowworm

If you only do one tour in Northland, make it the Kawiti Glow Worm Caves. This was at the top of our bucket list, and it was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. A Huge Shout-out to Pai Our tour guide, Pai, was an absolute godsend. Her incredible knowledge of the area combined with her sense of humor made the tour "extra extra." She really made the experience for us! Perfect Even if You’re Wary I’ll be honest—if you’re like me and have a bit of a fear of heights or the dark, the idea of a cave tour can be nerve-wracking. However, this tour was so well-managed that those fears completely disappeared. It was comfortable, safe, and just stunning. Pure Magic The glow worms were absolutely jaw-dropping. Seeing thousands of them shimmering together felt like stepping into another world. It is such a serene and beautiful atmosphere that it would be a perfect place for a romantic engagement. Verdict: 10/10. Between the healing vibes of the caves and the amazing staff, this is a must-do!

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Mona Spörri from Switzerland wrote on 10 April 2026

Sehr gut

Sehr persönlich. Cooler Familienbetrieb mit absolut begeisterten Guids. Alle Erzählungen und Geschichten richtig genossen. Viel über Glühwürmchen gelernt.

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Simon Kirk from New Zealand wrote on 07 April 2026

Glowing from ear to ear

Te was a great guide, had an entertaining way of sharing his knowledge. Was very patient with the kids and made each one of them feel involved. Beautiful views inside, lot's of glow worms to see and a very scenic walk afterwards with giant rocks you don't often see in standard NZ nature walks

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kirstenh12 from United States wrote on 22 March 2026

Glowing experience

Wonderful experience, smaller group. More personal.

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Suzanne Bogos from Australia wrote on 04 March 2026

Very interesting

Pi was a wonderful guide with a great deal of information not just on the glowworms but generally her family who has had custodianship of this site for over 50 years.

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