Glowworm Cave Tour: Bioluminescent Wonders

Discover New Zealand’s underground wonders with our Glowworm Cave Tour. Marvel at bioluminescence, stunning formations, and serene boat rides. Perfect for nature lovers.

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Auckland Central - Begin your journey from New Zealand’s largest city. As the adventure commences, your guide will introduce the day’s exciting itinerary, setting the stage for a captivating exploration.
    Enjoy a scenic drive to the Waitomo region, passing through the beautiful New Zealand countryside en route to the Spellbound Glowworm Caves.
    The…
What's Included
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • All fees and taxes included
  • Complimentary pick up and drop off from Auckland CBD
  • Fully guided small group tour
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Tea and coffee
  • Admission to a fully guided 180 minutes experience of the Spellbound Glowworm Twin Caves
What's Not Included
  • Breakfast
  • Dinner
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Discover New Zealand’s wonders with our Spellbound Glowworm Cave and Explorer Tour. Perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers, this tour offers a blend of bioluminescence and natural beauty that will captivate you.
Begin your adventure with our expert guide leading you through mesmerizing caves. Learn about fascinating geological formations and…

Location
Auckland Central
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Travelingnuts04
Apr 10, 2026
A gondola ride in the dark with glow worms as stars! - Dean & Flynn gave us an Awesome Day! The ride through the country side was fun, but the 2 caves were Outstanding! The escorted boat ride in the dark by glow worm lights is Unforgettable! Seeing the fresh water eels was pretty cool too! We were even given snacks & water on the roadway & cookies & coffee, tea, or hot chocolate between the caves.The stops for food, restrooms & to stretch our legs was appreciated. We Highly Recommend this excursion!
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Jacky_f
Apr 5, 2026
Great day seeing... - Great day seeing glowworms & a limestone cave, really good food at the food stops, relaxing & interesting tour
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Florence_c
Apr 3, 2026
A Magical Glowworm Experience - I went to Spellbound today and it was such an amazing experience. The glowworms were absolutely stunning — they looked just like a galaxy spread across the ceiling, so peaceful and magical. The whole tour felt calm and immersive, and the cave atmosphere made the glowworms even more beautiful. The van pick‑up was perfectly on time, and the ride was really comfortable. The driver (David) was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and shared lots of interesting facts along the way, which made the trip even better. Everything felt well‑organised from start to finish. The booking app was very easy to use too, so the whole process was smooth and stress‑free. Overall, it was a fantastic day and definitely one of the highlights of my trip.
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Jeanne_s
Apr 1, 2026
Don’t miss this amazing tour! - This was a don’t miss tour! Every bit of it was absolutely incredible! Our drivers and guide were beyond wonderful and I’m so happy that we did it!
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Len
Mar 31, 2026
Auckland 2026 - This is well worth the ride to the caves! Liam our guide was passionate about the country and his heritage. The tour in the cave was absolutely wonderful and one of the best we’ve taken in New Zealand! Highly recommend.
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Denise_b
Mar 27, 2026
Finn did a great job of... - Finn did a great job of explaining about the caves and found us some interesting animals. We saw a long finned eel and also cave crickets. Let’s not forget about why we came GLOW WORMS!!! It was the most amazing thing I have ever seen. This is a MUST DO when in New Zealand
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Regina_g
Mar 25, 2026
Mystery in the cave - The tour was amazing and the tour guys were very informative. Just make sure you take good walking /hiking shoes. I will recommend this tour.
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Margaret_m
Mar 24, 2026
Waitomo Glow Worm Caves are a MUST SEE - It’s so much better in person than the photographs. Pictures do not do it justice. I didn’t think I would enjoy the walking portion outside of the caves, but I enjoyed ALL of the tour!
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Adelina_g
Mar 23, 2026
Waitomo Glow Worms🩵 - Our driver Doug was very kind and knowledgeable, with a great sense of humor. Our guide Finn at the caves was awesome! Highly recommend.
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Virginia_w
Mar 22, 2026
Dean is the best tour... - Dean is the best tour guide ever! He taught us things, showed us things and really looked after us. This was a wonderful experience!
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From $191
up to 11 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).