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Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Tourist attraction · Waitomo ·

Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Tourist attraction · Waitomo ·
@nomadicmatt
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New Zealand Road Trip Itinerary: 2-4 Weeks (Updated 2025)

"I thought the Waitomo glowworm cave was one of the coolest places I visited in New Zealand — breathtaking and unlike anything else — and you can see the glowworms by walking, abseiling, or floating down an underground river; the standard 45-minute rafting trip starts at 55 NZD, with extended abseiling options (about five hours) from 195 NZD." - Matthew Kepnes

https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/new-zealand-road-trip/

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Underground boat tour through limestone chambers lit by glowworms

glowworm caves
boat ride
guided tour
no photos allowed
magical experience
unique experience
cave formations
history of the caves
Google Rating
4.5 (12.7K)
Yelp Rating
3.9
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39 Waitomo Village Road, Waitomo Caves 3977, New Zealand Get directions

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Credit card accepted
Debit card accepted
LGBTQ friendly
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Information

Underground boat tour through limestone chambers lit by glowworms

glowworm caves
boat ride
guided tour
no photos allowed
magical experience
unique experience
cave formations
history of the caves
Google Rating
4.5 (12.7K)
Yelp Rating
3.9
Placeholder

39 Waitomo Village Road, Waitomo Caves 3977, New Zealand Get directions

Restroom
Credit card accepted
Debit card accepted
LGBTQ friendly
Trans safe
Waitomo Glowworm Caves by null
Waitomo Glowworm Caves by movesbrit (Atlas Obscura User)
Waitomo Glowworm Caves by movesbrit (Atlas Obscura User)
Waitomo Glowworm Caves by janenearing (Atlas Obscura User)
Waitomo Glowworm Caves by 4nitsirk/Flickr (Creative Commons)
Waitomo Glowworm Caves by User submitted
Waitomo Glowworm Caves by 2il org/CC BY 2.0
Waitomo Glowworm Caves by User submitted
Waitomo Glowworm Caves by User submitted
Waitomo Glowworm Caves by null
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