Glowworm Cave Tour: Bioluminescent Wonders

Explore New Zealand’s glowworm caves with expert guides. Enjoy a magical boat ride and capture stunning photos in an intimate small group setting.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hamilton - Start your adventure in the lively city of Hamilton. As the journey begins, the guide will outline the day’s exciting activities, setting the stage for an exhilarating exploration.
    Enjoy a scenic drive through the stunning Waikato countryside on the way to the Spellbound Glowworm Caves in the Waitomo area.
    The travel time from Hamilton…
What's Included
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Bottled water
  • Snacks
  • All fees and taxes
  • Complimentary pick up and drop off from Hamilton meeting point
  • Fully guided small group tour
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Tea and coffee
  • Admission to a fully guided 180-minute experience of the Spellbound Glowworm Twin Caves
What's Not Included
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
Additional Information

Explore the wonders of New Zealand with the Spellbound Glowworm Cave and Explorer Tour. This tour is perfect for nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers, offering a captivating mix of bioluminescence and natural beauty.
Start your journey with an expert guide who will lead you through breathtaking caves. Discover fascinating geological formations and…

Location
Volare Greenhill
Gordonton Road
Cancellation Policy

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

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Trevorandpaulineg
Nov 5, 2025
Great tour but be warned about TripAdvisor deceptive charging in the booking process - I joined the tour( which had started in Auckland) on the outskirts of Hamilton. This meant arranging transport to the pickup point and a longer wait because of traffic uncertainties. The drive and driver (Dean) were good, countryside beautiful. The viewing of the caves was well organised with different vehicles and helpful staff. The glow worms showed up well, the moa bones interesting and cave formations (stalactites, stalacmites etc ) explained. However these were not as spectacular in form and colours as I have seen in other limestone caves (eg. Tasmania). I would have given a higher rating for the tour except for the deceptive way that I was charged. This was not the fault of the company who ran the tour but rather was the way TripAdvisor made the booking. The cost of the tour was quoted as $172 NZD and I made the booking through TripAdvisor believing this to be the case. However at some point in the payment process this was changed to $171 but now in USD which meant I ended up paying $304NZD for a tour which should have cost me $172NZD. I have contacted TripAdvisor but they responded that it was my fault for not noticing the change in currency and did not offer any refund. Hence I urge any travellers making bookings through TripAdvisor to be very careful and watch out for currency changes.
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From $167
up to 11 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).