Haruru Waterfalls and Glow Worm Caves Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Explore the enchanting Kawiti Glow Worm Caves on this captivating tour from Paihia. Begin your journey with a scenic 30-minute drive, enriched by local insights from your guide. Once at the caves, embark on a 45-minute easy walk led by knowledgeable local guides, marveling at the mesmerizing glow worms illuminating the cavern. Continue the adventure at Haruru Waterfalls, where the impressive roar of cascading water awaits. Conclude your tour back in Paihia, where charming shops and eateries beckon for exploration.

- Scenic drive from Paihia with local history and fun facts

- 45-minute guided walk through the stunning Kawiti Glow Worm Caves

- Visit Haruru Waterfalls and experience its thunderous roar

- Pick up from Tender wharf for 9am tours for Cruiseship passengers.

- Get in touch if you have a bigger group, we can accommodate over several vans.

- Would recommend bringing a warm jacket, as caves can get cold.

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Booster seats available on request

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Haruru Falls

We will then take you out to Haruru Waterfalls where you will hear the "ROAR" of the falls streaming down and showing you the Waitangi River.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Kawiti Glow Worm Caves

You will then arrive at the Kawiti Glow Worm Caves. The Kawiti Local Tour Guides will take you through an easy walk through the Caves, with just a few steps and ramps. Experiencing the Galaxy of Glow worms on a 45 min tour through the Cave.

45 minutes • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Admission fee

Guided Tour

Air-conditioned vehicle

Lunch

Options

Haruru Waterfalls and Glow Worm Caves Tour

Reviews

5.00

8 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Wonderful tour
millidifava,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Such a wonderful experience! Our guide Willie was fantastic, engaging, entertaining and full of interesting information. The tour was very enjoyable from start to finish and made our time in Bay of Islands, New Zealand even more special. Would absolutely recommend. Jessica was so lovely & helpful!
Fun guide full of lots of...
Heidi S,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fun guide full of lots of great information! He made it a fun and enjoyable experience. We really liked the glow worm caves and the waterfall!
Top notch service
K W,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
On time pick-up at the cruise docking with a wonderful and hospitable guide driver ?William to drop-off. Gave a great drive with history of Maori culture and even invited us to come stay with him to get a true immersive experience. The team at the cave site were also great. There was a short stint through the bush as an alternative exit from the cave that added a challenge for "moderate level" adventurers. Then off to the waterfall for a picturesque and relaxing taste of nature's beauty. Wish I more time than the short cruise docking to explore more!
Awesome
reidy65,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
From the first point of contact with Jess to the morning going to see glow worm cave the falls with Willi It was a wonderful experience that we recommend to anyone Elite tours were awesome thank you once again for making a wonderful memory
Glow Worm caves and Haruru waterfalls
Susan M,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This is an amazing experience particularly with our guide Willi from Elite Excursions. He made the day by sharing his extensive knowledge of Mauri culture and history. He even had us singing Mauri love songs but don’t let that put you off!
Don’t miss the walkabout at the end.
Casey B,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The caves and glow worms were a must. If offered the walkabout at end of cave do it! It was a completely different experience different but almost as magical as the cave. Our guide was experienced on all things bay of islands. It was a great 2 hours
Great experience. Our...
J R,,Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great experience. Our guide Willie was phenomenal. Caves can be a bit cool so may want to bring a jacket.
Outstanding person tour guide!!
nate g,,Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
What a great experience! Our tour guide Willie was hands down the highlight of our trip. Such brimming personality emoting from Willie! Please whoever reads this in management, you have such an excellent person in Willie on your team! Anyone could take us to see caves and waterfalls, Willie made the trip extremely special for us! Thank you Willie! -Nate and Stephanie