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Down to Earth - Waitomo Eco Glowworm Cave Tours

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An “off the beaten track” 3 hour adventure into the stunning limestone and glow worm caves on our family farm. Waitomo’s top-rated, most authentic glowworm caving experience.

An “off the beaten track” 3 hour adventure into the stunning limestone and glow worm caves on our family farm. Waitomo’s top-rated, most authentic glowworm caving experience.

Highlights

  • Amazing glow worm displays!
  • Just the right amount of adventure
  • Away from the crowds
  • Only 2 - 6 people per group!
  • Cameras welcome
  • Authentic eco experience
  • Family owned and operated
  • #1 Trip Advisor rated tour in the Waitomo District

Our personalised 3 hour guided tours are for small groups of 2-6 people. We’ll welcome you to our farmhouse and give you all the clothing, footwear and equipment you need.

You’ll begin your adventure walking through beautiful native bush, climbing over boulders and wading through the freshwater stream that flows into our cave system.

What’s really special about Down to Earth Waitomo Eco Glowworm Cave Tours is that we have left our caves in their purest and most natural state. With no concrete paths or electric lighting, this is a genuine eco-adventure into the heart of New Zealand’s magical glow worm environment.

Once inside the caves, you can explore magical glow worm displays and stunning limestone formations at your own pace, stopping to take photos along the way. You’re welcome to bring a small camera along on the tour. Your guide will also take great pictures of your adventure which we’ll email you afterwards for free.

After your tour, enjoy a hot shower and refreshments back at the farmhouse. We love meeting new friends from all over the world and sharing our local knowledge and travel tips.

The incredible cave system on our family farm is one of only two in Waitomo classified as ‘of international significance’ by NZ’s Department of Conservation. Come and experience a true piece of New Zealand paradise!

Per Person $179.00

What's included

  • Photos of your adventure
  • Light refreshments
  • All the equipment you’ll need (helmet, head lamp, thermal top, thermal pants, fleece top, shorts, gumboots and socks)

Duration

  • Allow approximately 3 hours for the whole experience

Location

  • 1199 Oparure Road
  • Te Kuiti. Approx 25 mins from Waitomo Caves village
  • 1 hour from Hamilton and 2 hours from Rotorua. Please be aware that Down to Earth do not provide any pick up services.

Restrictions

  • Children must be 12 years of age or more. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian..

Notes

  • Please be aware that Down to Earth - Waitomo Eco Glowworm Cave Tours do not provide any pick-up services. IMPORTANT: This tour is not suitable for elderly 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..

  • Cancellations: Strictly no refund given if you cancel with less than 24hrs notice, or just don't show up for your booking.

Available Bookings from 11 Nov to 24 Nov 2024

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

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  • Per Person$179.00

  • Per Person$179.00

  • Per Person$179.00

  • Per Person$179.00

  • Per Person$179.00

  • Per Person$179.00

  • Per Person$179.00

  • Per Person$179.00

  • Per Person$179.00

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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olafs2 from Germany wrote on 16 April 2024

Einfach WOW!! Richtig toll!

Es war ein riesige Freude für mich, dieses Naturschauspiel erleben zu dürfen! Unser Guide Ash ist ein witziger und cooler Typ, der sich super auskennt und auf alle Fragen eine Antwort hat! Das ganze Paket ist echt klasse. Sehr zu empfehlen, gerne wieder. Vielen Dank Michele und Ash !!

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From Down to Earth - Waitomo Eco Glowworm Cave Tours

Thank you so much for the awesome review! 🌟 We're thrilled you had a fantastic time, and we'll be sure to pass your kind words along to Michele and Ash. We’d love to have you join us for another adventure soon! 😊

Lara from Germany wrote on 16 March 2023

Sehr spannende Tour!

Nach kurzer Einführung ging es durch ein schönes grünes Tal zur Höhle. Unser Guide Ash war super, hat viel erklärt und es gab viele Fotostopps. Die Höhle ist voller Tropfsteine und man klettert über Felsen + durchwatet den Fluss. Sehr spannend und am Ende sitzt man im Dunkeln und genießt die Glow Worms. Danke für das tolle Erlebnis abseits vom großen Trubel!

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From Down to Earth - Waitomo Eco Glowworm Cave Tours

We are so glad that you enjoyed our off the beaten track experience. Sometimes it’s great to get away from the crowds and really explore a place. Thank you for taking the time to review us!

jessicaw46 from Germany wrote on 06 February 2023

Definitiv zu empfehlen!!

Eine super Tour, die ich auf jedenfall jedem empfehlen kann. Unser Guide hat sich total viel Zeit genommen und hat bei der Durchquerung der Höhle immer gut auf uns aufgepasst. Es lohnt sich wirklich.

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Uta Haebel from Germany wrote on 19 February 2020

Georgious

Eine wirklich gute Tour, mit allem was dazu gehört. Ein sehr netter und kompetenter Guide!! ???

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Ute from Germany wrote on 15 January 2020

Ein einmaliges wunderbares Erlebnis

Eine sehr informative Tour mit nettem Guide. Sehr individuelle Atmosphäre und liebevolle Betreuung. Tolle Fotos gab es im Anschluss gratis dazu

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From Down to Earth - Waitomo Eco Glowworm Cave Tours

Thank you so much for taking the time to review our company. We are so glad you enjoyed our photos. The guides have spent many hours taking photos in the cave and we think they are getting pretty good at taking photos in the dark! :-)

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