Waitomo Glow Worm Grotto

Waitomo Glow Worm Grotto

9 hours | Auckland | A K L - 1 0 5
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Description

Points of Interest
  • Waitomo Caves Region
  • Auckland City and Surrounds
Includes meal, Moderate activity

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

Ever see a glowworm twinkle in the dark confines of a cave? These tiny, mosquito-sized creatures make their home in the ancient underground labyrinth known as Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Unique to New Zealand, the Waitomo glowworm performs Mother's Nature's very own light show by radiating a sparkling, fluorescent blue-green glow that illuminates the caves and underground streams leaving on-lookers spellbound. The largest chamber of the cave is known as the Cathedral, an acoustically perfect auditorium that has hosted a number of renowned performing artists. As you embark on a short cruise in a boat through the limestone formations, your guide will share information, legends and facts about this fascinating and beautiful oddity of nature. Next, a 30-minute scenic drive to Crosshills Farm is an opportunity to meet the owners and savor a home-cooked lunch amidst a lovely English garden setting. Relax on the drive back to port.

Special Notes:

Note: The Glow Worm Grotto is neither wheelchair accessible nor suitable for the claustrophobic. Guests must negotiate approximately 100 easy-paced steps to enter the grotto and approximately 50 steps to exit the grotto. The interior paths are paved.
Bring comfortable walking shoes and a warm jacket as it is cool underground.
All photography in the caves is strictly forbidden. This includes non-flash photography and video.
The drive to the Waitomo Glow Worm Grotto is approximately three hours each way.

Child Price:

12 years & under only

Details

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Depart from ship for a guided tour of the Waitomo Glowworm Grotto

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 40
Travel time: 03:00
Time at site: 01:30
Free time at site: 30
Inside visit: Yes
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 300
Steps: 150
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes
Photo/video restrictions: Yes
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Lunch

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 40
Travel time: 00:30
Time at site: 01:00
Inside visit: Yes
Walking distance: 100
Restroom available: Yes

Reboard your motorcoach and return to your ship

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 40
Travel time: 03:00