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Book this comboBook Combo (Save 3%): Ruakuri Cave Guided Tour + Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour online from $100.36 with free cancellation. Compare ticket options, check dates, and complete your booking securely on TickYourList.
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Embark on a captivating journey exploring two mesmerizing experiences just 15 minutes apart while enjoying a 3% discount. Immerse yourself in the enchanting glowworm-lit wonder of Waitomo Glowworm Caves before delving into the depths of Ruakuri Cave, the longest underground walking tour in New Zealand, all conveniently in one day.
Essential information
Your combined ticket grants you exclusive access to both Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Ruakuri Cave. These guided tours are led by knowledgeable local guides with MΔori heritage, who skillfully narrate the rich stories and geological wonders of the caves. Ensure you arrive at each cave location at least 30 minutes prior to the tour commencement and have your ticket readily available for check-in.
Anticipated experiences
Ruakuri Cave
Descend through a spiral entrance: Begin your subterranean exploration with a scenic walk down a softly illuminated spiral ramp leading into the heart of Ruakuri Cave.
Marvel at ancient formations: Traverse through intricately carved tunnels adorned with stunning stalactites, stalagmites, and unique ribbon-like formations, some resembling elegant crystal drapes.
Experience nature's symphony: Listen to the echoing melodies of distant underground waterfalls and feel the gradual temperature shift as you venture deeper into the cave system.
Discover sacred narratives: Enrich your journey as your guide shares captivating MΔori legends and the profound cultural significance of this revered site.
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Admire nature's subterranean artistry: Commence your exploration in the upper levels of the cave network, where you'll encounter magnificent limestone columns and intricately sculpted formations.
Visit the Cathedral: Enter the grandest chamber in the caves, renowned for its remarkable acoustics and immense scale.
Drift beneath the glowworms: Embark on a serene boat journey through the Glowworm Grotto, surrounded by thousands of twinkling glowworms illuminating the cavern ceiling, resembling a breathtaking starlit sky.
Ruakari Cave
Remember to bring a warm jacket to stay cozy inside the cave.
Don't forget your credit card or phone for contactless payments during your visit.
Waitomo Glowworm Cave
Wear non-slip shoes for the wet and slippery cave floors.
A warm jacket is essential as the cave can be chilly.
Ensure you have a credit card or phone ready for contactless payments.
Ruakari Cave
Avoid bringing large backpacks, smoking, food, drinks, or litter into the cave.
Leave your pets at home as they are not allowed inside the cave.
Waitomo Glowworm Cave
No photography or videography is permitted inside the Waitomo Glowworm Caves.
Keep out smoking, food, drinks, and litter during your visit.
Pets are not permitted inside the cave.
Ruakari Cave
Waitomo Glowworm Cave
Ruakari Cave
Waitomo, New Zealand
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Your ticket voucher will be sent to your email immediately after booking.
Remember to bring the voucher and a valid photo ID to every meeting point.
Ruakuri Cave Guided Tour
Join your tour guide at the Ruakuri Visitor Centre.
Location: 204 Tumutumu Road, Waitomo Caves 3985, New Zealand.
Access directions to the meeting point
Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Tour
Meet your guide at the Waitomo Glowworm Caves entrance.
Location: 39 Waitomo Village Road, Waitomo Caves 3977, New Zealand.
