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Caveworld - Footwhistle Glowworm Cave

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Explore Footwhistle Glowworm Cave in what will be the journey of your lifetime! This intimate cave experience is suitable for those who enjoy nature walks, boutique experiences and small groups.

Explore Footwhistle Glowworm Cave in what will be the journey of your lifetime! This intimate cave experience is suitable for those who enjoy nature walks, boutique experiences and small groups.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a short stroll through lush native bush before entering our tranquil Footwhistle Cave
  • Enter Footwhistle Caves’ cathedral where you will be treated to a dazzling spectacle whereby the cave is lit up by a magnesium torch
  • Learn about one of New Zealand’s lost treasures the ancient Moa and about the insects that call the caves home
  • Kawakawa tea tasting in a Ponga hut

Deep beneath the rolling green hills of Waitomo lies an intriguing labyrinth of mysterious underground rivers, a vast network of caves and numerous sinkholes.

Explore the fascinating Waitomo underworld with Caveworld Waitomo in what will be a truly remarkable journey.

Enjoy a short stroll through lush native bush before entering our tranquil Footwhistle Glowworm Cave. Be in awe of magnificent glowworms displays and cave formations formed over thousands of years.

Learn about one of New Zealand’s lost treasures the ancient Moa and about the insects that call the caves home whilst the soothing sounds of streams flow in the darkness below.

Complete your tour with a kawakawa tea tasting whilst you are seated in a ponga hut nestled above Footwhistle Cave.

You are welcome to bring your camera to capture every special moment. Small groups of no more than 12 customers per guide ensure an intimate cave experience and is suitable for those who wish to escape the crowds.

An absolute must do when visiting New Zealand!

Adult $64.00
Child $39.00
Bubble (Max 10 People) $640.00 (Bubble Deal up to 10 people only - Valued at up to $640 (10 X Adults))

What's included

  • Footwhistle Glowworm Tour
  • Experienced guide
  • 3.5km courtesy scenic shuttle to our cave

Duration

  • 1 hour 15 minutes

Location

  • Meeting point: Loading Zone located in front of Waitomo Caves I-site
  • 21 Waitomo Village Road
  • Waitomo Caves.

Restrictions

  • Minimum age: 5
  • Children 0 - 4 years are not permitted..

Bad Weather Refunds

  • If your experience is cancelled by the operator (because of the weather or anything else out of your control) you will be entitled to a full refund.

Notes

  • Child price applies to ages 5-17 years. Children 0 - 4 years are not permitted.

    Bookings are time and date specific and any changes required after a booking has already been confirmed may incur extra fees at the tour operators' discretion.

    IMPORTANT: Note drive times from city centres. Please allow plenty of time to get to Caveworld for your tour departure.

    -2.5 Hours travel time from Auckland.

    -2 hours travel time from Rotorua, Taupo or Tauranga

    -1 hour travel time from Hamilton.

  • IMPORTANT: Our office is in the process of being relocated. Our staff will meet you in front of the Waitomo I-site. Please ensure you use the public toilets located at the I-site as there are no toilets at the cave.

Available Bookings from 27 Apr to 10 May 2024

Change Dates

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

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Wed 1 May
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Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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Sebastian K. from Germany wrote on 26 January 2020

Schöne, tolle Glühwürmchenhöhle...

Netter Guide, tolle Höhle, viele Glühwürmchen bei Dunkelheit... viele Infos vom Guide, und der Weg in die Höhle hat uns auch gefallen. Danach eine kleine Teezeremonie...war ein schönes Erlebnis.

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Robin N. from Germany wrote on 28 December 2019

Fantastisch

Es war eine sehr schöne Führung. Es wurde sich sehr viel Zeit für uns genommen. Das war auch der kleinen Gruppe geschuldet, mit der wir unten in der Hole waren. Es gab sehr viele Informationen und sehr viel Wunderbares zu bestaunen. Klare Empfehlung!

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Paul from Germany wrote on 02 October 2019

Sehenswert und jeden Cent Wert.

Es war wunderschön, wir hätten gern noch weitere Zeit in der Höhle verbracht. Wir würden jedesmal wieder dort hingehen.

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Thomas from Germany wrote on 27 March 2019

Super!!

Tolle Erklärung Sehr freundliches Personal Fotos waren erlaubt

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Sophie from Germany wrote on 17 February 2019

Atemberaubend

Fantastischer Ausflug! Die Guides waren wunderbar, es war sehr informativ. Wir hatten viel Zeit bei den Glühwürmchen.

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