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Choose a more authentic glowworm adventure. This off-the-beaten-track journey takes you deep into stunning limestone caves on our family farm. Experience Waitomo’s top-rated, most immersive glowworm caving experience.
Highlights
- Amazing glow worm displays!
- Phone/small cameras welcome
- Only 2-8 people per group
- Away from the crowds
- Just the right amount of adventure
- Authentic eco experience
- Family owned and operated
- #1 Trip Advisor rated tour in the Waitomo District
Experience an Authentic Glowworm Adventure
Join us for a personalised 3.5-hour guided tour designed for small groups of 2–8 people. Your journey begins at our farmhouse, where we’ll provide all the clothing, footwear, and equipment you need.
Step into the wild as you walk through native bush, climb over boulders, and wade through a freshwater stream leading into our cave system. Unlike commercial tours, our caves remain in their purest, most natural state—no concrete paths, no artificial lighting—just a true eco-adventure into New Zealand’s breathtaking glowworm environment.
Inside the caves, take your time marveling at glowing displays and intricate limestone formations. You’re welcome to bring a small camera, and your guide will also capture stunning photos of your adventure, which we’ll send to you for free.
After your underground journey, relax with a hot shower and refreshments back at the farmhouse. We love welcoming visitors from around the world and are always happy to share local knowledge and travel tips.
Located on our family farm, this incredible cave system is one of only two in Waitomo classified as ‘of international significance’ by New Zealand’s Department of Conservation. Come and experience an authentic piece of New Zealand paradise!
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
- Per Person$179.00
- Per Person$179.00
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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!
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.
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!! ???
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
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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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 !!