75-Minute Guided Ruakuri Cave Tour Waitomo

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From NZD 113

4.68
105 reviews

Overview

Available languages

English

Ruakuri Cave offers a captivating blend of Waitomo's most compelling subterranean experiences. Journey down through the spectacular spiral entrance, and marvel at the softly folding shawl-like limestone formations and crystal tapestries. Hear the distant thunder of the subterranean waterfalls and get up close to the glowworms. Spectacular and unique, Ruakuri Cave offers a captivating blend of Waitomo's most compelling subterranean experiences. In this 2 hours sightseeing tour, your guide will bring you up close to glowworms, elaborate cave formations, underground rivers, myths, legends and sacred Maori sites.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

All you will need are comfortable shoes and a warm jacket.

You must check in 30 minutes before the tour departs

Due to high demand and limited capacity if you are late or miss your scheduled tour time your ticket(s) are forfeited and non refundable. New bookings will incur the full tour cost and are subject to availability

Your own transport is required

Stroller/wheelchair width must not exceed 65cm

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Local guide

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Options

Ruakuri Cave Tour (24/25)

Ruakuri Cave Tour (2024/2025): For tours from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025

Ruakuri Cave Tour (25/26)

Ruakuri Cave Tour (2025/2026: For tours from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026

Reviews

4.68

105 reviews on TripAdvisor

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  • Visiting the Caves

    Harpreet s,

    Mar 9, 2025

    5.00

    It was an amazing experience going down the caves and seeing the glow worms and get to know about the history of caves.

  • Loved this tour!

    Danielle W,

    Feb 26, 2025

    5.00

    Super informative, and I love that the tour was given by a local with a family connection to the caves.

  • Our family group of 7...

    Tania B,

    Feb 21, 2025

    5.00

    Our family group of 7 ranged in age from 74 to 21, and we all enjoyed the tour. The actual tour group were small in number which was a bonus. Aaron, our guide, was great, very knowledgeable about the caves, and a friendly person. Definitely recommend this tour.

  • The formations are...

    Nicola B,

    Feb 14, 2025

    5.00

    The formations are beautiful and you get to see glowworms. The tour guides are knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The history is interesting too.

  • Great experience! Glad we...

    vandjordi,

    Feb 14, 2025

    5.00

    Great experience! Glad we read beforehand about the temperature and came prepared with long sleeves. Very knowledgeable guide.