Waitomo - Eco Adventure Glowworm Cave Tour - Off the Beaten Track
Down to Earth - Waitomo Eco Cave Tours
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Overview
The top rated, most intimate, and most personalised glow worm cave tour in Waitomo.
Our awesome Waitomo adventure is tucked away “off the beaten track” on our family farm and we LOVE it that way and so do our guests.
Our “Glowing” Highlights
• Amazing glow worm displays!
• Just the right amount of adventure
• Away from the crowds
• Small group sizes
• Cameras welcome
• Authentic eco experience
• Family owned and operated
• Photos, tea, coffee and biscuits included
• #1 Trip Advisor rated tour in the Waitomo District
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum of 2 people per tour.
Maximum of 8 people per tour.
Minimum age is 12 years.
Children under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
This tour is not suitable for elderly people or anyone with mobility difficulties as it involves climbing over boulders, walking up hills and wading through streams with rocks underfoot.
A reasonable level of fitness is required.
Tours may be cancelled in case of flooding. In the unlikely event that your tour is cancelled, you'll receive a full refund.
Not recommended for travelers with a low level of fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
See the caves just as nature intended. All caving equipment and warm clothing including: thermal top, thermal pants, fleece top, shorts, gumboots, socks, helmet and headlamp. A local guide with a deep connection to the caves and a wealth of information to share. Tea, coffee, and a snack. An email with awesome photos of your adventure. Proper Kiwi hospitality!
We can not pick up or drop off. There is no public transport so you will need to have your own transport to 1199 Oparure Road.
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Off the Beaten Track Tour
Reviews
277 reviews
Better than what I was expecting.
Gary M5.0Sep 2024We had an amazing adventure with great stories and a whole lot of laughs. I can’t say enough about our guide, Ash! He made the tour memorable and definitely a lot of fun, what a great guy.Stunning Adventure
Nicolas B5.0Sep 2024The Tour was amazing, we were totally overwhelmed by the beauty of the Caves. It was a real adventure you will go 3 hours through a real, wild cave and yes you will see planty of Glow Worms. Our host Ash was so kind and funny and helpful. A true 5 Star experience!! Can really recommend that.Great experience to have...
Megan W5.0Aug 2024Great experience to have if you want to something different from the normal tourist glow worm experience .Absolutely amazing all around
Nathalie W5.0Jun 2024We had Ash as our guide and he was so great. The tour was absolutely amazing, we learnt about the caves and the glowworms without it being an information overload and all of our questions were welcomed. It was such an incredible experience I would 100% recommend to anyone considering if they should do it or not. Everything you needed in terms of outfit and equipment and Ash also takes lots of photos for you along the way which is so kind. I cannot recommend this experience enough!!Best caves in waitomo!
Craig G5.0Jun 2024Ash was phenomenal and the tour of the gorge and caves was a memorable experience! Small group and light hearted fun! Important to be in good physical condition as you will be scrambling and climbing rocks and wading through knee deep water. Can’t miss this!
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