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• Interesting, just a bit too long for us

  f1r25yondH15pe,May 5, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  3.00

  The Caves were very interesting. Though I use a cane, I did manage to get through them ok. There are some great photo ops here. The tour was 2 - 2 1/2 hrs long and to be honest, we found it a bit too long, and thought that perhaps 1 1/2 hrs would be long enough. It would be nice if there were options for shorter tours, however the guide was very informative and kept it interesting just the same.

• Waitome worm cave tour

  Wendie B,Apr 11, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  Excellent company and driver. He knew the sites and gave great information about the other sites to see on a trip to Auckland

• There are several steps...

  Leslie B,Apr 10, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  5.00

  There are several steps involved when going through the cave. There are plenty of hand rails and the tour guides would probably help you navigate the steps

• Wonderful Hobbiton & Glowworm Caves Tour

  SoumyaG111,Mar 8, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We had a wonderful experience with Auckland & Beyond Tours visiting Hobbiton and the glowworm caves. Our guide Raymond was fantastic — knowledgeable, professional, and very friendly. He shared interesting stories along the way and made the entire day run smoothly. We were traveling with a toddler, and the trip was still very comfortable and manageable. Raymond was patient and accommodating, which made the experience stress-free for our family. The day was well organized, the transportation was comfortable, and we got to see two incredible places in one trip. Highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Auckland!

• Glow Worm Caves

  carolbD9912VF,Feb 6, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  The driver was great. It was fun to see all of the sites and countryside outside of the city. The glowworm tour was fun and very educational.

• These caves are a ‘Must see’

  U9267LOdavidh,Feb 4, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  4.00

  This is my 2nd visit the first being in 2017 when the caves were in flood so limited trip, but my wife’s first and she loved it. This time however there were no problems, and it’s an amazing experience. The caves here in NZ amaze me, being an ‘ex’ pot holer I have experienced many caves and formations, NZ has amazing caves. And ‘Zeplin’ our guide (his grandmother had good taste in rock bands) was just great. It’s a ‘must see’

  

  

  

  

  

  

• Glowworm shines like the galaxy

  dorcasw290,Jan 10, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  The trip was very amazing & pleasant. It started from 7am to about 2pm. It’s worth to go to see those historical nature caves and stared at the Glowworm in the cave just like looking at the galaxy 🌌. Our tour guide DAVE was very nice, friendly and mature person with enthusiasm to share lots of information around the road or this country. He has lived in this country more than 10 years. So, as a foreigner visitor, surprisingly he has so much more could share to us. And he drives was very steady and safe. He also has prepared some snacks and water for us. I would definitely recommend for everyone who love the nature and would love to explore New Zealand.

  

  

  

• Very pleasant organised trip.

  Kevin H,Jan 8, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Dave, our driver was the ultimate driver providing extensive history and knowledge of NZ with his dulcet tones. A very relaxed kind trip. Top marks. The guide in the cave was super kind and friendly - one of the best guides I have had over many years. Kind, gentle and very knowledgeable. I can’t remember his name. Our tour started at 9.30. I would definitely recommend this trip. It’s a journey, but the final part of the glow work tour in the boat was magic. Kevin .

• Worth seeing cave, great experience

  RogerG007,Jan 4, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  The firefly cave is really worth seeing and impressive! Of course, a journey time (round trip) of about 5 hours for a visit of "only" 45 minutes is very long. But then again, the landscape you drive through is really beautiful (especially in the best sunshine we had today); you get a good impression of the beauty of New Zealand. And our tour guide and driver Dave (very sympathetic!) shortened the journey time by telling us a lot of interesting things about New Zealand (from nature, plants and wildlife to history, economy and society to travel tips in Auckland and beyond) during the trip. And also the young woman (Sunny) who led us through the cave was very chilled and explained everything well. All in all it was a great experience and I can only recommend the tour!

  

  

• Visit Waitomo Caves but Avoid Auckland & Beyond Tours

  Devsym,Dec 29, 2025

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  1.00

  Guided tour of Waitomo Glow worms Caves and Boat ride was beyond awesome but NO glowing review for Aukland & Beyond Tours that deserves a ZERO star :-( The journey, crammed in like sardines in a cramped coach, was the most unpleasant trip we have taken since we started touring in Dec 11 to ANZ and NZ. The INAUDIBLE commentary for us sitting at the back of the bus, despite several requests to the driver, admittedly couldn’t be yanked up from a makeshift speaker (plonked in the front of the bus) as the front passengers would have their ears blown off! Not only did we learn nothing on the trip there and back but had the most uncomfortable coach journey ever.

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