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Waitomo Glowworm & Ruakuri Twin Cave - Private Tour From Auckland

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Price is €541 per adult
Features
  • 10h
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  • Selective hotel pickup
Overview

Take a trip through the magical underground world of sparkling glowworms and fascinating caverns with a private day tour from Auckland to Waitomo Caves. Visiting the Waitomo Glowworm Caves is a must-do experience, with the Arachnocampa Luminosa species of glowworm only found in New Zealand. Get the most out of your visit with a package to explore more than just one unforgettable cave in Waitomo. The Most popular combo combines the famous Waitomo glowworm cave with a walking tour of the Ruakuri Cave for the ultimate Waitomo experience including a delicious BBQ buffet lunch before we finish the trip.

Activity location

  • Auckland Central
    • Auckland Central, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Mövenpick Hotel Auckland
    • 8 Customs Street East
    • 1010, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

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Waitomo Glowworm & Ruakuri Twin Cave - Private Tour From Auckland
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h10h
  • English

Pickup included

Language options: English
Starting time: 06:30
Price details
€541.40 x 2 Adults€1,082.80

Total
Price is €1,082.80

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transport
  • What's includedWhat's includedLeave you open-mouthed, awe-struck and humbled by the sheer majesty of nature
  • What's includedWhat's includedStare up at thousands of glowing glow-worms above you
  • What's includedWhat's includedComplimentary refreshments and water on board
  • What's includedWhat's includedFully guided return transfers from Auckland
  • What's includedWhat's includedBe captivated by thousands of magical glow-worms as you glide silently by boat
  • What's includedWhat's includedLuxurious temperature controlled transport in a minibus
  • What's includedWhat's includedWalk through the Cathedral Cave and experience the amazing acoustics
  • What's includedWhat's includedAir-conditioned vehicle
  • What's includedWhat's includedBoat ride on an underground stream through the Waitomo Glowworm Caves
  • What's includedWhat's includedCafe Style Lunch Included
  • What's includedWhat's includedMarvel at awe-inspiring stalactites and stalagmites during the iconic Glow-worm Caves tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedAdmission to 90 minutes guided experience at Waitomo Ruakuri Cave
  • What's includedWhat's includedWiFi on board
  • What's includedWhat's includedDiscover Waitomo’s longest underground guided walking tour as you explore Ruakuri Cave
  • What's includedWhat's includedA local English-speaking tour escort throughout the tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedComplimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland CBD
  • What's includedWhat's includedSee more glow-worms than you could ever imagine all lighting up above your head!
  • What's includedWhat's includedImmerse yourself in geology and history of the Waitomo caves with the help of a tour guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedAll Fees and Taxes
  • What's includedWhat's includedAdmission to 45 minutes guided experience at Waitomo Glow Worm Cave
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedBreakfast
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedDinner

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please wear comfortable clothing suitable for the conditions, Sun protection, jacket/warm layer, & any essential personal items.
  • Easy and good fitness level required.
  • This is a guided walking tour and sensible walking footwear is recommended.
  • No photography is permitted inside the Waitomo caves, and cameras and Go Pros cannot be taken on the tour.
  • Photography is permitted in Ruakuri Cave so bring your camera to click the best shots
  • No backpacks or large bags allowed in cave due to delicate formations.
  • Please do not touch the formation in the cave as it discoloured easily, please help us protect our cave.
  • Tours are suitable for people of all ages and average fitness. Our scenic walks are short and optional. Please let our guide know at check in if you have any fitness concerns.
  • The caves are accessible to those with reasonable mobility, as there are good handrails and paths. There is no wheelchair access.
  • Caves average at a temperature of 16-17 degrees Celcius year round
  • You must be able to climb and descend stairs and walk on unpaved or uneven terrain
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Auckland Central
  • 15m
We pickup travellers from most locations in the Auckland CBD location. If your pickup location is not available on the list, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do our very best to accommodate your request.
Bombay Hills (Pass by)
The Bombay Hills are a range of hills to the south of Auckland, New Zealand. Though only a small and seemingly insignificant range of hills, they lie at the southern boundary of the Auckland region, and serve as a divide between Auckland and the Waikato region. directly named after the ship Bombay, The ship itself was named after the Indian city of Bombay (now Mumbai). Bombay Means: a breed of black short-haired medium-sized cat.
Robert Harris
  • 15m
We stop to get some great coffee at your own expense and a comfort break before we continue our journey into the Waikato region.
Te Awamutu (Pass by)
Te Awamutu calls itself the ‘Rose Capital of New Zealand’. During the blooming season, November to April, the garden next to the visitor centre is a technicolour dream as 2000 rose bushes turn on the charm.
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Be amazed by thousands of magical glowworms above as you glide silently by boat in the world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves. The enchanting Waitomo Caves have been attracting visitors for more than 120 years, thanks to their incredible limestone formations and luminescent glowworms. The subterranean cave system is located beneath the rolling green countryside of the Waikato, one of New Zealand’s prime farming regions. Your guided Waitomo Caves tour will be an unforgettable sightseeing experience as you walk through majestic caverns, explore limestone shafts, marvel at the stalactites and stalagmites and enjoy a boat ride through a grotto lit by thousands of tiny native glowworms. ​ Glowworm caves in New Zealand offer visitors the chance to explore dark caves that are lit up by thousands of tiny glowworms (scientifically known as Arachnocampa Luminosa) who shine bright as a way to attract their prey.
Ruakuri Cave
  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
The second attraction included in this package; Ruakuri Cave, offers views of the 'other' side of Waikato cave systems. Offering a captivating blend of the most compelling subterranean experiences (including glowworms), it will leave you open-mouthed, awe-struck and humbled by the sheer majesty of nature. Begin the tour by journeying down through the spectacular, man-made spiral entrance, marvel at the softly folding shawl-like limestone formations and crystal tapestries while listening to the distant thunder of subterranean waterfalls. If you want to see glowworms up-close and personal and learn about their fascinating life, then this is the tour for you. After exploring the top New Zealand visitor attractions, your driver guide will take you back to Auckland, returning in the early evening.
Auckland Central
  • 15m
After an exhilarating fun-filled experience at Waitomo, it is now time to head back to Auckland to conclude your evening and drop-off at your hotel in Auckland. We can also drop you at your accommodation in Waitomo if you are staying locally in the region.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESAuckland Central
    • Auckland Central, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMövenpick Hotel Auckland
    • 8 Customs Street East
    • 1010, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand

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