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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

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

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Na Keum from South Korea wrote on 07 February 2020

신기한 경험과 베스트 투어가이드

Kyle 투어가이드 정말 너무 친절하고 좋았어요! 사진도 찍을 수 있었고 설명도 정말 너무 좋았습니다!!

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JB Ahn from South Korea wrote on 08 July 2019

시간 때움

시간 많이 때우시더라구요 30분동안 잤어요

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Kawon from South Korea wrote on 30 January 2019

글로우웜 동굴투어 추천해요

한시간짜리 투어에요. 조용히 소그룹(저는 남편이랑 프랑스 여자1분 총3명)으로 가는데, 키크고 약간 나이 있는 백인 남자분이 가이드해주셨는데 ㅋㅋ 아름다워/반딧불~~ 하면서 친절해요 ㅎㅎ 영어 잘 못하는거 알고 말도 천천히 해주고 투어 끝나고 카와카와잎 말린 티도 마셔요 ㅎㅎ 동굴안은 14도로 좀 추우니 외투 입고 가시고 가족단위로 하기 조아요 글로우웜이 바글바글하게 많은건 아니지만 한시간 정도 동굴 걷고(다 닦아놓은길 가는거라,, 샌들 신어도 될듯, 운동화 추천) 불 다 끄고 글로우웜 보고 그래요 ㅎㅎ 보트는 안타구요 ㅎㅎ

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용민 from South Korea wrote on 18 August 2018

완벽하게 너무 좋았습니다

울가족 모두가 감탄했습니다!

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Kyungon from South Korea wrote on 13 July 2017

Super nice experience! 정말 멋진 경험!

I highly recommend this tour!! Everything was amazing! The guide was nice and kind, welcomed all questions, good at explanations about the cave. Also the tea time was good :) but the time was shorter than i expected, that's why i give you 4 stars. 이 투어를 정말 추천합니다!!! 정말 좋은 경험이었어요, 가이드분도 정말 친절하고 재밋으셨고 동굴에 대한 설명도 자세하게 해주셨어요-같이 간 친구들에게 한국어로 번역해주느라 말도 많고 시간도 좀 걸렸는데 통역에 대한 모든 일을 다 배려해주셨어요- 마지막에 티타임도 잇는데 그것도 재미있고 좋았어요. 생각했던것보다 투어 시간이 짧아 별 하나를 뺐습니다.

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