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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
Thanks for taking the time to write this AMAZING review :-) We are glad you enjoyed coming to hang out with us in our backyard in Waitomo. Take care and safe travels around New Zealand
Héléna from France wrote on 21 January 2020
Une expérience magique
L'accueil est chaleureux et enthousiaste. On nous habille de pied en cape pour une expédition spéléo en petit groupe (nous étions 6). On marche avec nos bottes dans une rivière, on se fraye un chemin entre les rochers entre lesquels on se contorsionne pour passer. De belles grottes avec plein de concrétions : stalactites, stalagmites, draperies, plusieurs salles avec des Glow Worms. Dans l'une d'elle, on reste 10 minutes dans le noir, si ce n'est ces "étoiles". C'est tellement beau que ça donne envie de pleurer.
From Down to Earth - Waitomo Eco Glowworm Cave Tours
Thanks Helena, it was lovely to meet you. We LOVE sharing our families backyard with visitors from all over the world everyday. We feel very blessed to have a cool job like this :-)
lenal from France wrote on 01 September 2019
Expérience incroyable
Le personnel est adorable, nous avons apprécié l'ambiance familiale. La visite de 3 heures était merveilleuse; vers luisants, escalade de rochers, balade dans un paysage à couper le souffle seront au rendez-vous! Magique
From Down to Earth - Waitomo Eco Glowworm Cave Tours
Thanks for your review, sometimes we sit back and are just amazed that we have the best job in the world!
Juline Salesse from France wrote on 14 May 2018
VRAIMENT SUPER
Cetait une expérience magique ! Jai adorée l'activité. Je recommande vivement. En 3h tu apprend plein de chose et tu vois plein de chose. Le guide était trop cool !
Guillaume from France wrote on 13 April 2018
Super aventure!
Une excursion parfaite, une affaire familliale très bien tenue un personnel au top. Mention spéciale au guide qui nous a fait découvrir cette grotte magnifique. A ne pas manquer!
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Chrystelle from France wrote on 22 March 2023
Une expérience magique !
Nous avons adoré ce parcours dans les caves. L'endroit est magnifique, entouré d'une belle forêt. Équipé de la tête au pied nous avons exploré les caves à pied pour plusieurs instants magique. Ayant una anglais approximatif notre guide articulait super bien et nous avons compris beaucoup de choses lors de ces explications. À vivre absolument !