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An “off the beaten track” 3 hour adventure into the stunning limestone and glow worm caves on our family farm. Waitomo’s top-rated, most authentic glowworm caving experience.
Highlights
- Amazing glow worm displays!
- Just the right amount of adventure
- Away from the crowds
- Only 2 - 8 people per group!
- Cameras welcome
- Authentic eco experience
- Family owned and operated
- #1 Trip Advisor rated tour in the Waitomo District
Our personalised 3 hour guided tours are for small groups of 2-8 people. We’ll welcome you to our farmhouse and give you all the clothing, footwear and equipment you need.
You’ll begin your adventure walking through beautiful native bush, climbing over boulders and wading through the freshwater stream that flows into our cave system.
What’s really special about Glowing Adventures is that we have left our caves in their purest and most natural state. With no concrete paths or electric lighting, this is a genuine eco-adventure into the heart of New Zealand’s magical glow worm environment.
Once inside the caves, you can explore magical glow worm displays and stunning limestone formations at your own pace, stopping to take photos along the way. You’re welcome to bring a small camera along on the tour. Your guide will also take great pictures of your adventure which we’ll email you afterwards for free.
After your tour, enjoy a hot shower and refreshments back at the farmhouse. We love meeting new friends from all over the world and sharing our local knowledge and travel tips.
The incredible cave system on our family farm is one of only two in Waitomo classified as ‘of international significance’ by NZ’s Department of Conservation. Come and experience a true piece of New Zealand paradise!
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6spaces priced from:
- Per Person$129.00
6spaces priced from:
- Per Person$119.00
6spaces priced from:
- Per Person$129.00
6spaces priced from:
- Per Person$129.00
2spaces priced from:
- Per Person$129.00
8spaces priced from:
- Per Person$129.00
6spaces priced from:
- Per Person$129.00
7spaces priced from:
- Per Person$99.00
8spaces priced from:
- Per Person$129.00
8spaces priced from:
- Per Person$129.00
8spaces priced from:
- Per Person$129.00
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
Amazing Glow worms
yiw2 from United States
Glow worms
Thais from Brazil
very nice experience wild and well organized!
sara lyamani from Morocco
very nice experience wild and well organized!
sara lyamani from Morocco
Best experience
Shelley Dodd from Australia
Best experience
Shelley Dodd from Australia
Caves
Angelina Pachler from Austria
Wahnsinniges Erlebnis mit einem super Guide
Lars Marcel Schwartz from Germany
Wahnsinniges Erlebnis mit einem super Guide
Lars Marcel Schwartz from Germany
Photos taken by our guide, Ash
franks1 from Australia
Photos taken by our guide, Ash
franks1 from Australia
Amazing Experience
William Chambers from United States
Amazing Experience
William Chambers from United States
Amazing Experience
William Chambers from United States
Amazing!
Amber Keys from NZ
Amazing!
Amber Keys from NZ
Perfect !!!
lorencet from France
Great
joohyun from NZ
Dream world
Smita from NZ
Dream world
Smita from NZ
MUST DO
Karlee Duggan from Australia
A glowing review
Sophie from Australia
A glowing review
Sophie from Australia
A glowing review
Sophie from Australia
Caving the way it’s meant to be
Russell from Australia
loved it
Isabella from United States
loved it
Isabella from United States
Absolutely Terrific
Jerry from United States
Fantastic cave tour
Brenda from Singapore
Fantastic cave tour
Brenda from Singapore
Squeeze it!
Clement Jego from France
Awesome caving experience!
Vanessa von Polheim from Germany
Wow
Erika from Estonia
Ein Muss
Stefanie from Germany
Entrance to a cave
Angela McConnell from United States
Entrance to a cave
Angela McConnell from United States
Entrance to a cave
Angela McConnell from United States
Amazing Experience
Nicole Kelly from NZ
Amazing Experience
Nicole Kelly from NZ
Amazing Experience
Nicole Kelly from NZ
Excellent small group tour
Michelle Massey from Australia
An absolute 100% adventure
leem2 from Canada
Fantastic
Bec Davis from Australia
Fantastic
Bec Davis from Australia
Fantastic
Bec Davis from Australia
Definitely an Adventure!
Laura from United Kingdom
Definitely an Adventure!
Laura from United Kingdom
Amazing!
victoriab1 from Malaysia
Amazing!
victoriab1 from Malaysia
Amazing!
victoriab1 from Malaysia
Brilliant!!!
Betty from Australia
Brilliant!!!
Betty from Australia
The monster ate our guide!
Laura Batchelor from NZ
Getting ready for caving!
ADIL from Malaysia
More than just glowworms!
Paul Greig & Anne McAlear from Canada
Glow worm caving
Luke Lee from United States
Glow worm caving
Luke Lee from United States
Glow worm caving
Luke Lee from United States
The best tour I've ever take
Dorottya Zita Varga from Romania
The best tour I've ever take
Dorottya Zita Varga from Romania
Cave entrance
Joanne Diacoumis from Australia
Cave entrance
Joanne Diacoumis from Australia
ein Muss
Ulla from Germany
Outstanding experience
Russell Appleton from NZ
Magical world with surprises
Velvon Almeida from NZ
Magical world with surprises
Velvon Almeida from NZ
Magical world with surprises
Velvon Almeida from NZ
Amazing
Rebecca from Australia
Amazing
Rebecca from Australia
추천!!!
JUNGYU from South Korea
Glowing Adventures
Brenda Embury from Canada
Crawling through a tight squeeze!
Isabel Rouse from United States
WOW
Reems Alias from NZ
A glimpse of the outside
Diana Rego from United States
Caves
Hannah Pirovich from NZ
Excellent
Sarah Wellington from NZ
Glowing Adventures- a must do!
Patty Mccarthy from United States
Glowing Adventures- a must do!
Patty Mccarthy from United States
Glowing Adventures- a must do!
Patty Mccarthy from United States
Excellent!
Brigitte from Switzerland
Excellent!
Brigitte from Switzerland
Very special cave tour
Kenneth Oag from Australia
Very special cave tour
Kenneth Oag from Australia
Very special cave tour
Kenneth Oag from Australia
Our little European group :-)
Ana Despenic from Australia
atop a huge huge rock amidst the wai in the tomo.
Natalia from NZ
atop a huge huge rock amidst the wai in the tomo.
Natalia from NZ
Glowworm Cave
krist from Germany
Highlight of our holiday
Shayna from United States
Highlight of our holiday
Shayna from United States
Highlight of our holiday
Shayna from United States
Awesome Experience, Highly Recommend!!
Alvin from Canada
Awesome Experience, Highly Recommend!!
Alvin from Canada
Great
Erina Crichton from NZ
Just do it!!
kalving from NZ
Just do it!!
kalving from NZ
Excellent experience!
Colleen from United States
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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Upasana from New Zealand wrote on 29 December 2020
I had an awsome glowing adventure 🤩
Thank you team for such a great trip!! Definitely recommending!! our guide Ash is very nice person, full of fun and patience.. clicked very good photos.. answered all our questions..
Hille Tomas from Australia wrote on 24 March 2020
Absolutely amazing
while a couple of tour operators i had tours with in NZ jazzed up their story in regards to what they have to offer & about the whole experience and then failed to deliver or the tour turned up to be a absolute tourist trap then this tour delivered their promise ten-folds. the tour was ABSOLUTELY amazing. Loved every bit of it and it exceeded all of my expectations. Best tour we took in NZ. Highly recommend them.
Emma Franks from United Kingdom wrote on 14 March 2020
AMAZING!!!
If I could give this more stars I would. It was such good value for money through book.me The whole experience was brilliant from start to finish . So professional, Ash our guide was brilliant and so much fun but also informative-I felt very safe at all times. I don't think I truelly prepared myself for how beautiful and physical it was going to be, but totally worth it. Also to know that it is echo-friendly and I was not harming the Glowworm or their environment was good. I would hands down recommend this tour out of any of the tours out there for professionalism, personalised and just awesome. Thank you Glowing Adventures it was brilliant 😁
Paul Shelestovich from New Zealand wrote on 10 March 2020
Nice :)
Wonderful experience in any weather conditions. We feel very welcome there. The cave is interesting and beautiful
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Nichola Bradford from New Zealand wrote on 06 January 2021
Loved it!!!
Amazing adventure, without the crowds. Mother nature at her best. Prepare to get your feet wet but the clothing provided makes the climbing and squeezing through the cave surprisingly comfortable. Would recommend and we will be back.
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