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Waitomo Glowworm Caves

39 Waitomo Caves Road, Waitomo Caves 3977, New Zealand
+64 7 878 8227
4.0 of 5 stars 183 Reviews
Type: Caverns/ Caves
Activities: Group tours/walking tour, White-water rafting
Owner description: The world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves amaze with thousands of magical glowworms that sparkle above, as you glide through the cave by boat. Enjoy the...... more » Owner description: The world famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves amaze with thousands of magical glowworms that sparkle above, as you glide through the cave by boat. Enjoy the ornate cave decorations and sculptures that have developed over thousands of years. To book, ring 0800 456 922. « less
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Lauren S
new york
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5 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2012 NEW

We were on the black abyss tour, which is certainly adventurous. Nothing was too challenging, but it's certainly not for the faint of heart. Our guides were perfectly cheeky in a Kiwi fashion. Definitely recommend if you are in the area! More

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Kate M
Bournemouth
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34 reviews
5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 22, 2012 NEW

A wonderful tour that takes you through beautiful caves fringed with stalactytes and stalacmites, into a huge opening like an underground cathedral. Our tour guide was friendly and very informative, but we heard there is one tour guide who sings in the caves and we were a little disappointed that we didn't get him/her. The group did have an opportunity... More

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SVPromise
Opua, New Zealand
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12 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012 NEW

Great trip underground and a chance to see many glowworms. The boat ride in the dark, and the silence, was beautiful. More

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Jeroen S
Leiden, The Netherlands
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16 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012 NEW

There are many different ways to visit the caves. We took the short version what for us was sufficient. It is a nice experience to see all these worms glowing. More

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Sheree W
Stratford, New Zealand
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 19, 2012 NEW

Enjoyable experience, we went on the last tour of the day, very eerie experience on dusk going through the caves, simply beautiful. There are different options as to which cave tour you can do, we opted for the one with the boat. More

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MikeSutton
Sutton
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41 reviews
17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2012 NEW

We took the 3 cave package. Tho the glowworm cave is the most visited the others are worth the time two! More

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Waikatogirl76
Waikato
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4 reviews
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2012

Fabtastic - well presented and organised - make sure they know you are local so you can get in for half price! More

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Cairn B
Auckalnd
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6 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2012

The glowworms are a phenomenon. I know it looks fake, but it is a great species in nature. More

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Duidienst
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4 reviews
2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2012
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For 48 NZD you get a short tour of 30 minutes (not 45 minutes like described) with guide Harry (??) who wasn't in a good muth and who was desinterested in answering questions of his clients - the tour was really bad, fast handled and not worth our money and the time to get there!! Its commercial and no more... More

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fran R
New Plymouth, New Zealand
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5 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 3, 2012

so amazing to be under the ground and see the spectacular sights under there...amazingly well developed site and well worth the time spent driving there More

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