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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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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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Charline Charton Maurin from France wrote on 03 December 2019

Très bonne expérience

Petit tour dans la cave super sympa avec un guide gentil et très intéressant.

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Thomas from France wrote on 27 November 2019

Déçu

Ne vous attendez pas à voir les mêmes choses que sur les photos des annonces publicitaires, elles sont extrêmement « photoshopées ». Les vers luisants se font bien plus discret dans la réalité.

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Lucie Louvel from France wrote on 03 April 2019

Génial

Super expérience, guide hyper intéressante et plein d’informations surprenantes

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cathyq from France wrote on 28 March 2019

Magique !

Un rêve qui s'est réalisée grâce à notre guide qui tout en douceur nous a expliqué patiemment toutes ses connaissances à propos des vers luisants ! Et a répondu aux questions des enfants. Nous recommandons vivement cette plongée dans un autre monde.

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amandinec1 from France wrote on 20 February 2019

Bien mais...

Bonne découverte, joli, avec quand-même pas mal de vers luisants, mais un peu cher comparé à la prestation d'1h30 que nous avons eu. Le thé est très apprécié. Pensez à la petite veste zip à enfiler rapidement à l'entrée et à retirer aussi vite à la sortie. Guide sympathique qui nous a parlé lentement pour qu'on puisse bien comprendre et qu'on puisse poser nos questions.

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