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Home/Destinations/Rotorua/Waitomo Glowworms

Waitomo Glowworm Cave Tours

A galaxy underground: day trips visit the Waitomo Caves, where thousands of glowworms light the ceiling like stars, seen on foot or by boat. A magical natural wonder.

188 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch
Auckland
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Day Trip from Auckland incl lunch
4.9(3,152)·11 hours
from$206/ person
via Viator
Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves Tour with Lunch from Auckland
Auckland
Hobbiton and Waitomo Glowworm Caves Tour with Lunch from Auckland
4.9(1,279)·12 hours
from$218/ person
via Viator
Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour
Waitomo
Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour
4.4(1,238)·45 min
from$49/ person
via Viator
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch
Auckland
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Guided Tour from Auckland with Lunch
4.6(848)·12 hours
from$269/ person
via Viator
Waitomo Caves, Rotorua and Te Puia Small Group Tour from Auckland
Auckland
Waitomo Caves, Rotorua and Te Puia Small Group Tour from Auckland
4.8(762)·13 hours
from$235/ person
via Viator
Nocturnal adventure Glow-worm tour
Rotorua
Nocturnal adventure Glow-worm tour
5.0(760)·3 hours
from$72/ person
via Viator
Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland
Auckland
Hobbiton Movie set & Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour From Auckland
4.9(685)·12 hours
from$258/ person
via Viator
Rotorua Duck Boat Guided City and Lakes Tour
Rotorua
Rotorua Duck Boat Guided City and Lakes Tour
4.8(677)·1h 30min–1h 45min
from$55/ person
via Viator
Waitomo’s Hidden Gem: Off the Beaten Track Glowworm Cave Tour
Waitomo
Waitomo’s Hidden Gem: Off the Beaten Track Glowworm Cave Tour
5.0(475)·3h 15min
from$126/ person
via Viator
Black Water Rafting Experience Waitomo Caves Tour
Waitomo
Black Water Rafting Experience Waitomo Caves Tour
4.8(439)·3–5 hours
from$114/ person
via Viator
Glow Worm Kayak Tour
Rotorua
Glow Worm Kayak Tour
4.8(398)·3 hours
from$129/ person
via Viator
Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland
Auckland
Small-Group Hobbiton and Waitomo Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland
5.0(280)·12 hours
from$302/ person
via Viator
From Auckland: Spellbound, Waitomo Glowworm Cave Small Group Tour
Waitomo
From Auckland: Spellbound, Waitomo Glowworm Cave Small Group Tour
4.9(240)·8–9 hours
from$187/ person
via Viator
90-Minute Guided Ruakuri Cave Tour Waitomo
Waitomo
90-Minute Guided Ruakuri Cave Tour Waitomo
4.8(200)·1h 30min
from$70/ person
via Viator
Rotorua Cultural and Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Depart Tauranga
Tauranga
Rotorua Cultural and Geothermal Wonderland Tour – Depart Tauranga
4.9(151)·6 hours
from$155/ person
via Viator
Auckland to Rotorua via Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour (One Way)
Auckland
Auckland to Rotorua via Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour (One Way)
4.9(92)·7 hours
from$177/ person
via Viator
Rotorua and Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland -Smaller Groups
Auckland
Rotorua and Waitomo Caves Day Trip from Auckland -Smaller Groups
4.7(80)·13 hours
from$302/ person
via Viator
Lake Rotoiti Evening Kayak Tour including Hot Springs, Glowworm Caves and BBQ Dinner
Rotorua
Lake Rotoiti Evening Kayak Tour including Hot Springs, Glowworm Caves and BBQ Dinner
4.9(65)·6 hours
from$132/ person
via Viator
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland
Auckland
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland
5.0(63)·12 hours
from$246/ person
via Viator
Waitomo Glow Worm Caves
Auckland
Waitomo Glow Worm Caves
4.7(53)·7 hours
from$160/ person
via Viator
Auckland to Waitomo Glowworms, Kiwi House & Blue Springs Day Tour
Waitomo
Auckland to Waitomo Glowworms, Kiwi House & Blue Springs Day Tour
4.8(53)·11–12 hours
from$201/ person
via Viator
Private Waitomo Glowworm Cave Tours
Waitomo
Private Waitomo Glowworm Cave Tours
5.0(52)·3 hours
from$689/ person
via Viator
2-Day Hobbiton, Rotorua, Waitomo Caves Tour from Auckland with Accommodation
Auckland
2-Day Hobbiton, Rotorua, Waitomo Caves Tour from Auckland with Accommodation
4.6(47)·2 days
from$976/ person
via Viator
Waitomo Glowworm & Ruakuri Twin Cave Experience - Small Group Tour From Auckland
Auckland
Waitomo Glowworm & Ruakuri Twin Cave Experience - Small Group Tour From Auckland
5.0(44)·11 hours
from$256/ person
via Viator
Okohua Glowworm Cave Tour
Waitomo
Okohua Glowworm Cave Tour
5.0(39)·3h 30min
from$155/ person
via Viator
1-Hour Guided Tour of Aranui Cave Waitomo
Waitomo
1-Hour Guided Tour of Aranui Cave Waitomo
4.3(39)·1 hour
from$49/ person
via Viator
Rotorua: Evening Starlight Gourmet Kayak Tour Glowworms
Rotorua
Rotorua: Evening Starlight Gourmet Kayak Tour Glowworms
4.9(39)·4h 30min
from$184/ person
via Viator
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland
Auckland
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Day Tour with Lunch from Auckland
4.8(38)·12 hours
from$218/ person
via Viator
Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves Arrive in Comfort and Style
Auckland
Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves Arrive in Comfort and Style
5.0(33)·9 hours
from$229/ person
via Viator
A magical day tour : Hobbiton, Blue Springs, and Waitomo Caves
Auckland
A magical day tour : Hobbiton, Blue Springs, and Waitomo Caves
4.9(25)·12 hours
from$460/ person
via Viator
Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton & Waitomo 1-Way Small Group Tour
Auckland
Auckland to Rotorua via Hobbiton & Waitomo 1-Way Small Group Tour
5.0(23)·13 hours
from$258/ person
via Viator
Rotorua to Auckland Afternoon Transfer with Waitomo Glow Worms
Rotorua
Rotorua to Auckland Afternoon Transfer with Waitomo Glow Worms
4.3(22)·7 hours
from$192/ person
via Viator
Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitomo Glow Worm Caves Private Tour
Auckland
Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitomo Glow Worm Caves Private Tour
5.0(22)·12 hours
from$569/ person
via Viator
Auckland : Waitomo Spellbound Glow Worm Twin Caves Private Tour
Auckland
Auckland : Waitomo Spellbound Glow Worm Twin Caves Private Tour
5.0(22)·8–9 hours
from$431/ person
via Viator
Auckland: Rotorua Māori Village, Waitomo Caves & Lunch
Auckland
Auckland: Rotorua Māori Village, Waitomo Caves & Lunch
4.6(22)·12 hours
from$238/ person
via Viator
Waitomo Glowworm Caves In a Private Small Group Tour-Auckland.
Auckland
Waitomo Glowworm Caves In a Private Small Group Tour-Auckland.
5.0(19)·7 hours
from$482/ person
via Viator
Waitomo Glow Worm Caves & Te Puia - Rotorua's Geothermal Valley
Auckland
Waitomo Glow Worm Caves & Te Puia - Rotorua's Geothermal Valley
5.0(16)·13 hours
from$264/ person
via Viator
Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves Exclusive Luxury Tour From Auckland
Auckland
Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves Exclusive Luxury Tour From Auckland
4.9(7)·8–12 hours
from$517/ person
via Viator
Waitomo Spellbound Glowworm Caves Small Group Tour from Auckland
Auckland
Waitomo Spellbound Glowworm Caves Small Group Tour from Auckland
5.0(5)·10 hours
from$238/ person
via Viator
Start from Rotorua - Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves, Smaller Group
Rotorua
Start from Rotorua - Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves, Smaller Group
5.0(2)·12 hours
from$327/ person
via Viator
Waitomo Glowworm Caves and North Island Nature Tour from Auckland
Auckland
Waitomo Glowworm Caves and North Island Nature Tour from Auckland
12 hours
from$200/ person
via Viator

Waitomo Glowworms in Rotorua — FAQ

What are the Waitomo Caves?
Caves lit by thousands of glowworms.
How far are they from Rotorua?
About a two-hour drive west.
How do you see the glowworms?
On a walk or a boat ride through the caves.

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