If you love the natural world and are visiting Auckland, going on the Spellbound glowworm tour is well worth the time. Be aware, it's a full day because the caves are about 2.5 hours away so you have at least a 5 hour round trip. We had tours of 2 caves which, combined, lasted around 2.5 hours. Our guide was Ross, who was fantastic at what he did. Easy to understand and with a good sense of humor, he made the tour fun and educational. If you are a nature lover, this is an awe-inspiring must-do tour. We were visiting from America and visiting here was a once in a lifetime trip. The tour is aptly named Spellbound because everyone on the tour truly was. It was a sight my wife and I will remember for the rest of our lives. I have also, in my short 71 years of living, never met another person in the US who has experienced this natural phenomenon. I also have to tip my hat to our tour driver, Takahiro. He was also wonderful to meet and talk to with conversations that made a long trip seem much shorter. His knowledge added to our overall experience. This, truly, was a tour of a lifetime. We enjoyed it immensely and would strongly advise people to take the tour, especially if nature holds a special place in your heart.
事業者からの返答
Hi Bruce,
We are glad you enjoyed the Spellbound Glowworm tour the other day. It is truly a spectacular display and one of my favorite tours in the North Island. It was a pleasure meeting you and Claudia. Your warmth and thoughtfulness made my job easy. Look forward to welcoming you again in the future.
Thank you,
Takahiro
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Go16284362480
February 12, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
A glowing review
A glowing review
If you wanted to see the Glowworms, then this trip won't disappoint. They claim Spellbound has more worms than the other tour...i cant verify. But i can verify that you can take pictures...would be best with a good camera. The extra cave for part 2 is great as well. I recommend. In fact, there was a younger man who had this tour as a bucket list item, and it brought tears to his eyes, knowing that he finally had seen them.
事業者からの返答
Thank you for the glowing review! We’re so pleased to hear that the experience lived up to your expectations and that you enjoyed both parts of the cave. It’s great that you were able to capture the moment as well—having the chance to take photos is something many guests really appreciate.
That’s a beautiful story about the young man—moments like that are exactly why we love what we do. Thank you again for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back someday!
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RickD834
February 3, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great Glow Worm Experience
I had read reviews from different caves and decided on this because the reviews said you have more time in the cave for your eyes to adjust so you can see the glow worms better. I have to agree. I loved this tour because it’s small groups of 12 people, meaning less light pollution from phone screens. The operator of the is top notch, very accommodating, super friendly and helpful. Highly encourage this activity with this company.
事業者からの返答
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We're really glad you chose us and that the extra time in the cave made a difference in seeing the glowworms at their best. Keeping our groups small is something we value, so it’s great to hear you enjoyed the more intimate experience.
We truly appreciate your kind words about our team—it means a lot. Thanks again for the recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future!
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ald3114
January 11, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great experience
Beautiful. This included a two cave hikes and a boat ride, waterfall sounds, photo opportunities, eel feeding, mountain/cliff side sheep, bird and goat fossils, and plenty of glow worms looking like a starry night. The tour guide is knowledgeable. Between caves, we had a coffee/hot cocoa break.
Disclaimer: Minimal cell phone reception.
事業者からの返答
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! We’re delighted you enjoyed the cave hikes, boat ride, and all the unique sights along the way. We appreciate your note about the cell reception — nature’s beauty is best enjoyed unplugged! Hope to see you again on another adventure soon.
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RichardC768
November 12, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Wow!
This was the only glow worm tour we have done (many locals recommended spellbound to us) and we were not disappointed. Besides being an amazing visual experience, the guide was personable, knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. I would definitely do this again.
事業者からの返答
Dear Richard
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the glow worm tour and had a great experience with our guide. We would love to welcome you back for another adventure in the future! Navi tours
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