Glow Worm Caves Tour: Cruise Ship Express Experience

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Experience the enchanting Glow Worm Caves and breathtaking waterfalls on this express tour in the Bay of Islands. Perfect for cruise ship passengers looking for a memorable day trip.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Kawiti Glowworm Caves - Following a bus ride to the caves, a guide from the Waiomio Glow Worm Caves will welcome you and lead you on a 40-minute tour. During the tour, you’ll marvel at the glowing sights of the Glow Worms and learn about the history of the caves’ discovery.

What's Included

All Admission Fees

Additional Information

Join us on a fantastic tour from Paihia out to the mesmerizing Glow Worm Caves!
The ‘Express Tour’ is tailored especially for Cruise Ship Passengers who are seeking a memorable experience during their day ashore.
This immersive tour promises not only a glimpse of the awe-inspiring Glow Worm Caves but also a deeper appreciation for the charm and beauty…

Location

Bay of Islands isite Visitor Information Centre

Marsden Road

Outside the I-Site Bay of Islands - please wait by the wooden dolphin. If you are off a Cruise Ship - Take the free shuttle bus into town and the meeting point is right there.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Brenda_l

Mar 23, 2025

The van that picked us up... - The van that picked us up was so nice and also roomy. The driver was very informative and knowledgeable about the area. The lady that gave the tour knew so much about the history and made it fun. The caves were amazing and you could get a close up view of the glow worms.

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John_d

Mar 1, 2025

Glow Worm Trip - Great trip. The glow worms are amazing to see. We enjoyed the entire tour as there was beautiful scenery as well.

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Chika_y

Feb 14, 2025

Great Value Tour - It was a great value tour that allowed us to see the highlights of the Bay of Islands! Our guide, Rob, was very kind and provided various explanations and suggestions, making the half-day tour very enjoyable. The glowworm cave was also incredibly beautiful, so if you visit the Bay of Islands, I highly recommend joining this tour.

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Chrissy

Jan 11, 2025

Lots of glow worms! So fun and memorable! - The tour was great. Pick-up location was easy to find. The driver was friendly and knowledgeable. He gave us a bunch of interesting facts about the area along the way to the caves. (He was also a speedy driver so we got to the location quickly.) The tour to see the glow worms was magical. So cool to see all of the glow worms in the cave. The tour was roughly 30 minutes only - and there were lots of crowds (as it was a cruise ship day)… but they were very organized. The wooden path inside the cave wasn’t too hard to navigate with the guide - despite the large size of the groups (roughly 30+ in each group). Highly recommend the experience. The tour started around 10am and we were back in Paihia a little after noon (well before the estimated 1pm end time) - so we had plenty of time to enjoy the rest of the area on our own. Really enjoyed this tour!!

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Svetlana_z

Jan 10, 2025

Very nice minibus and a... - Very nice minibus and a driver ( unfortunately, not sure, but think his name was Kevin) and an interesting and informative excursion

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Richard_k

Dec 31, 2024

Great! Recommend. - Chris was a great guide. Very informative and funny. Loved the stories and the drive from the Paihia town to the caves was quick and safe. Caves were full of glowworms! Much better than other glowworm caves I’ve visited.

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David_e

May 13, 2024

A tour you won’t forget!!! - Excellent tour!!! The Glow Worm caves are an unforgettable experience and worth the cost on their own. Seeing the waterfall is an added bonus. I liked the length of the tour as it allowed for shopping in port beforehand. As an added bonus, we were dropped off right at the tender boat, saving us a shuttle bus ride from town. Note - we had the option for the tour to drop us off back in town, had we wished to do more shopping. Great driver and guide - highly recommended tour!

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Somnath_c

Apr 21, 2024

Natural wonders of the world - Outstanding experience must visit and yes it's family friendly. Toilet facilities are rudimentary though

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Pernilla

Jan 10, 2025

Special but over priced - Interesting experience but short relative to price point. My kids enjoyed it. Likes the guidance. The tour bus driver gave interesting NZ info to pass the time in the bus.

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Ruth_r

Apr 16, 2024

A spiritual experience. - Most memorable was actually managing to get there in time for the excursion. Ship tendered and it was all very slow. Then we had to get a shuttle bus to the town. I made it with 3 minutes to spare. The glow worms' cave is a spiritual place and very interesting. Would have been better if the three young guides had taken a small group each. Overall a good day.

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