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Glowing Adventures Waitomo - Private Glowworm Caving Eco-Tour
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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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Fri 27 Sep
Sat 28 Sep
Sun 29 Sep
3spaces priced from:
- Per Person$99.00
6spaces priced from:
- Per Person$99.00
6spaces priced from:
- Per Person$129.00
6spaces priced from:
- Per Person$79.00
6spaces priced from:
- Per Person$129.00
4spaces priced from:
- Per Person$149.00
4spaces priced from:
- Per Person$99.00
6spaces priced from:
- Per Person$89.00
4spaces priced from:
- Per Person$129.00
6spaces priced from:
- Per Person$129.00
6spaces priced from:
- Per Person$129.00
6spaces priced from:
- Per Person$129.00
2spaces 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
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
Frank from Australia
Photos taken by our guide, Ash
Frank 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 !!!
Lorence 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
Lee 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!
Victoria from Malaysia
Amazing!
Victoria from Malaysia
Amazing!
Victoria 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
Kris 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!!
Kalvin from NZ
Just do it!!
Kalvin 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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Laura Batchelor from New Zealand wrote on 16 November 2017
Share LinkAmazing is not a strong enough word!
Do it do it do it!!! Don't look at the others just go here it is the best. So so good. If you want a real showcase of the caves and not a commercialised version you need to check this out. So worth it 😀
Diana Rego from United States wrote on 26 February 2017
Share LinkAwesome!
This tour was absolutely amazing. If you like hiking and don't mind getting your hands a little dirty and boots a little wet (they provide the clothing) then this tour is a must. The group was small and personal and the guide was awesome! There was climbing, hiking, really cool scenery and you can't forget the glowworms! I would definitely recommend this tour if you want to see the glowworms, some awesome caves and don't want the crowds. I really can't say enough about this place, it was such an amazing experience!
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Cristina Gutierrez from New Zealand wrote on 28 June 2016
Share LinkSomething truly unique
It is a family owned fairly new activity which has it's pros and cons. Pros is that the groups are small, you get to hear all the explanations and stories from the tour guide/owner, ask all the questions you have and just take the time to see and experience it all. They were organized, provided clothing and it was fun and just so different in a great way.
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