Private Glowworm Cave Tours: Experience Untouched New Zealand Scenery in Waitomo District

Experience the untouched beauty of New Zealand’s Waitomo district on a private glowworm cave tour. Tailored for your group, explore mesmerizing caves and glow worm displays.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Down to Earth - Eco Cave Tours In Waitomo - 1199 Oparure Road, Maungarongapu Cave
What's Included
  • Shower facilities for after the tour
  • Local guide
  • Private tour
  • Snacks
  • Complete equipment and clothing provided, including thermal tops, pants, fleece, shorts, gumboots, socks, helmet, and headlamp
  • Tea, coffee, and a snack after the tour
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • You must have your own transport to get to 1199 Oparure Road. There is no public transport and we can not pick up or drop off.
Additional Information

Join our informed guide as you traverse stunningly pristine caves in the Waitomo district.
You’ll be part of our
Exclusive Tour, tailored just for your group of 2-8 people, along with a guide. We customize your experience to allow you the leisurely pace needed to explore, appreciate, and soak in the environment - including our captivating glow worm…

Location
1199 Oparure Road
Oparure Road
Please follow signs on Oparure road.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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919peters
Jul 13, 2025
Incredible experience. - The most incredible experience. The walk down the gorge was breathtaking enough let alone the tour through the caves. Our guide Ash was so knowledgeable &, as you would expect, safety conscious. I highly recommend this tour to those wanting a unique adventure. An adventure you will never forget.
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Dontcare11
Jul 2, 2025
Even better than expected - Our tour with Ash exceeded all our expectations. The location was beautiful, the tour was well paced and gave us plenty of views of the glow worms. We were well kitted out for the trip with clothing provided by the tour. Ash was thoughtful about the ability level of each member of our party and had options for the more adventurous of us. It’s clear the family appreciates the treasure on their property and want to share it with those of us lucky enough to be guests.
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277jungy
Jun 29, 2025
Loved the cave tour! - We had an excellent tour of the cave. Ash was great! He very informative and funny! Thank you for an amazing experience! Definitely sharing Down to Earth to friends.
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Holly_l
Jun 3, 2025
Amazing Experience-Highly Recommend - We booked this tour when we were unable to book some of the other glow worm cave tours. This was hands down one of the best vacation tours we've ever experienced. Our guide, Ash, was phenomenal! He was kind, funny and met all of our special accommodation needs. Our daughter is hearing and visually impaired, which we notified them of ahead of time, and they were so kind and accommodating throughout the experience. This is a private tour and a walk in and walk out tour, but Ash gave us all the time we needed so our daughter, 25 years old, could experience it with the family. Would highly recommend this for a more personal experience.
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Jane
Feb 7, 2025
Fantastic! - This adventure was really cool. Ash, our guide, was excellent and taught us a lot about the cave and glow worms. He was funny, and super patient and helpful with some of us who needed a bit of assistance scrabbling over some of the rocks. Taking pictures for us was a great bonus. Highly recommend!
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Searayseattle
Jan 20, 2025
Do this! You'll love it! - We loved this off the beaten path experience (with Ash) so much - it was a highlight of our trip! A great cave, some scrambling around, and of course glow worms. Ash was a great guide and full of interesting info. We're really glad we chose this vs. one of the larger more commercial caves/tours.
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Wander25203180476
Dec 27, 2024
Individual tour - Super tour with an absolutely adorable guide. No Touri rip-off. Very individual and lovingly designed!!
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Marloa744
Oct 22, 2024
Down to earth Glow worm Cave Tour - An unbelievable experience! Ash was an amazing tour guide. I highly recommend this to any one interested in exploring the caves . climbing involved so make sure your knees are ok
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Dlford
Oct 22, 2024
Best ever!!!!!!! - It was an AMAZING experience!! Our guide Ash was so knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. He made it even better. The clothing...caves...glowworms...stalagmites...stalagtites...fossils were just amazing!!
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Go29847178268
Sep 24, 2024
Visit with Ash to DOWN THE EARTH - Nice experience in caves with underground river ,ASH Great Guide , nice to see Gloweworm Marcello Roma Italy 🤗
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From $644 (Per Group)
up to 8 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).