Waitomo: Glowworm Caves Guided Tour by Boat

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Embark on a guided tour to the renowned Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Drift by boat and be captivated by the enchanting spectacle of luminous glowworms overhead.

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Highlights

  • Glide through caves by boat, marvelling at thousands of glowworms
  • Knowledgeable guide shares cave history and geology
  • Encounter Cathedral Cave, relish its astounding acoustics

Description

Embark on a guided boat excursion into New Zealand’s captivating Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Drift through the underground labyrinth, where countless bioluminescent insects illuminate the limestone. Traverse the cave complex, with a chance to explore Cathedral Cave on foot.

Dating back over 30 million years, these two-level caves boast unique features. The upper, dry level holds the cave entrance, Catacombs, Pipe Organ, and Banquet Chamber formations. The lower level comprises stream passages and the grand Cathedral.

Commence on foot, as a local guide weaves history into the caves’ narrative. Transition to a boat to glide through the awe-inspiring Glowworm Grotto, witnessing the mesmerising light show created by these star-like creatures.