Glow Worm Caves Tour: Cruise Ship Express Experience
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24 Ratings
Paihia

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
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…

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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.

Customer Ratings
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(24 Ratings)
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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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Melinda_h
Apr 15, 2024
Great no fuss tour. - Kawiti Glow Worm Caves were amazing, the Maori wahine tour guides were awesome. Phoenix sang a beautiful waiata, a very personal touch.
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Alfred_m
Apr 8, 2024
Great cruise ship stop tour - This was a great day off ship tour and I recommend this to everybody who has a full day off of a cruise ship
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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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Elisabeth_e
Mar 28, 2024
Beautiful but slow - We were on a bus full of people and there were other large groups at the glow worm caves which really was too many in the caves. It was quite slow getting through but it was a great display of glow worms. The driver was informative and polite.
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