Ultimate Waitomo Glowworm Tour – Private, Tailored, After Dark

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5 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Unlike any other glowworm tour, the Ultimate Glowworm Tour is completely private, after hours and tailored to you. Instead of sharing the experience with a crowd, it’s just your group and your guide — moving at your own pace, focusing on what excites you most.

Glowworms don’t just live in caves, and we’ll show you something very few people ever see: thousands of them lighting up forest cliffs, canopies, and cave entrances in the open air when the world goes dark. Add in the untouched wilderness, the stories from your local guide, and the fact that we provide all gear, and you’ve got an unforgettable adventure you won’t find anywhere else.

What's Included

Cookies and hot drinks offered at the end of the tour
Photos - emailed after tour
Clothing, boots, helmets and lights
There are no public transport available in the area

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet us at 1199 Oparure Road, Te Kuiti, Waitomo. Please check our Location Page for step-by-step directions so you don’t end up at another cave tour. Arrive 15 minutes early to gear up. Free on-site parking is available — look for the Down to Earth Eco Tours signs.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

On this private after-dark adventure, you’ll set out with your guide into our native forest and outer cave areas, where thousands of glowworms light up the cliffs and canopies. The pace is set entirely by you and your group — whether you’d like to pause for photos, focus on adventure, or simply take your time and soak it all in.

You’ll walk bush tracks, cross small streams, and explore hidden cave entrances that few ever get to see. Along the way, your guide will share stories about the caves, the glowworms, and the forest that surrounds them. At each stop, you’ll have the chance to marvel at incredible glowworm displays — like stepping into a real-life starry sky.

We’ll provide all the gear you need, from boots and helmets to warm layers, and when the adventure winds down, you’ll finish with a hot drink and a snack.

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for anyone with mobility issues
Supplied by Down to Earth - Waitomo Eco Cave Tours

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Extreme Sports
Photography Tours
Walking Tours
Caving
Photo Shoots
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Cancellation Policy

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

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