Most Popular Combo at Waitomo Caves
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August 2026
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What you can expect
Get the most out of your visit to Discover Waitomo with a package to explore more than just one unforgettable cave in Waitomo. Waitomo is home to beautiful caves steeped in cultural and natural history. Visiting the Waitomo Glowworm Caves is a must-do experience, with the Arachnocampa Luminosa species of glowworm only found in New Zealand. The Most Popular Combo combines the famous Waitomo glowworm cave with a walking tour of the Ruakuri Cave for the ultimate Waitomo caves tour.
The Most Popular Combo is a tour of both the Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Ruakuri Cave, the best glowworm caves in New Zealand. Marvel at ancient cave formations and decoration in the upper level of the Waitomo Glowworm Caves before gliding along an underground river gazing up at a ceiling of glittering glowworms. Then head over to Ruakuri Cave for a walking tour with incredible photo opportunities of more glowworms. The Ruakuri Cave tour is the longest underground walking tour in New Zealand! Throughout this combo you will learn stories about the Maori chief who first discovered Waitomo Glowworm Caves and discover more about glowworms up close and personal on the tour through Ruakuri Cave.
This Waitomo Caves tour provides an immersive experience into the heart of New Zealand's underground treasures, allowing you to witness the magic of the glowworms and the breathtaking geological formations that make these caves unique.
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What you need to know
- Underground boat tour of the Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- Tour of the Ruakuri Cave - NZ's longest underground walking tour!
- Professional & knowledgeable guide
- Allow 2.5 hours
- Regular departures between 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Departs from Waitomo Glowworm Caves Visitor Centre at 39 Waitomo Village Road
- Operates daily all year
- Is the Waitomo Glowworm Caves for all fitness levels? There is a bit of walking involved on the Waitomo Glowworm Caves but not enough to advise customers of fitness levels.
- Is the Waitomo Glowworm Caves for all fitness levels and any weight restrictions? This Waitomo glowworm cave tour does not have any weight restrictions, there is a bit of walking involved but not enough to advise customers of fitness levels.
- Additional tours may be added in summer, please enquire
- Bring a warm jacket and comfortable shoes
- Boat tour capacity is up to 23 people
- Children under 4 years go free but must be booked in
- Child rate is for children 4-14 years
- Photography is not permitted inside the Waitomo Glowworm Caves
- Photography is permitted in Ruakuri Cave
- Caves average at a temperature of 16-17 degrees year round
- Waitomo Glowworm Caves does not have wheelchair access
- Change your booking up to 24 hours before the start time of your experience
- Changes are not permitted within 24 hours of your experience
- Late arrivals or no shows may result in you forfeiting your experience
