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Deep underground in the heart of the Waikato are a series of unique caves that will take your breath away. Visit the Ruakuri Cave, the Waitomo Glowworm Cave and the Aranui Cave.
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Type: Tours in Waitomo
Departs From: Waitomo
Meeting Point: Long Black Café – Black Water Rafting, 585 Waitomo Caves Road, SH37, Waitomo
Duration: 3 hours and 30 minutes
Available: Departs daily at 09:00
Deep underground in the heart of the Waikato are a series of unique caves that will take your breath away. Ruakuri Cave is home to an innovative spiral entrance, echoing waterfalls, and limestone that flow into delicate shawl-like formations.
Availability: Daily at 09:00; 10;30; 11:30; 12:30; 13:30; 14:30; 15:30

Nearby, at the Waitomo Glowworm Cave, thousands of tiny glow worms cling to the cave ceiling, creating a starry sky within the underground night. You'll also see a deep limestone shaft and a soaring subterranean cathedral that will leave you speechless.
Availability: Daily from 09:00 to 17:00

Take a journey through the forest to magnificent Aranui Cave. With a natural cave entrance, it is the smallest and most delicate of Waitomo's three main caves. Take pictures of the most beautiful collection of stalactites, stalagmites, flowstones and decorative formations.
Availability: Daily at 10:00; 11:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00

Tour Duration
- Waitomo Glowworm Caves: Allow 45 minutes
- Ruakuri Cave: Allow 2 hours
- Aranui Cave: Allow 45 minutes

Includes
- Experienced tour guide
- Tickets to the 3 caves
- Boat ride with guide

Excludes
- Meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional activity costs

Please Note
- This tour is subject to availability and weather conditions.
- Children under 4 years old are free of charge.
- No smoking, food, drink or litter are permitted inside the caves.
- Photography and video are not permitted inside the waitomo Glowworm Caves, but is allowed in the Ruakuri Cave and Aranui Cave.
- Management reserve the right to refuse entry to the caves.
- Ruakuri Cave and Aranui Cave tour times must be pre-booked, however tours run through the Waitomo Glowworm Caves throughout the day (during opening hours).
Your Confirmation Voucher includes full information (e.g. local telephone numbers) about the Local Operator. To ensure your peace of mind, we select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination.

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What if I need to change or cancel my booking?
That's ok. We will try to be as flexible as possible. But you must inform us by email of the change or cancellation as soon as possible. The appropriate amount will be credited back to your credit card account. Contact our Customer Service for help with changes or cancellations. Or read our Cancellation Policy.

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