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In this exclusive luxury tour you will visit the Waitomo, primarily famous for it's limestone and glowworm caves, you will enjoy a A 3¼ hour experience with Spellbound Glowworm and Cave Tours, that starts with a short drive on scenic back country roads, visiting two private caves on a back country sheep and cattle farm, before walking among limestone outcrops and descending into a gorge to meet a picturesque stream. The first, Spellbound Glowworm cave is virtually totally adorned with glowworms and comprises of an inflatable raft ride, spending about 45-55 minutes underground. The second, Cave of the Spirit, is made up of stalactites, stalagmites, fossils and a tomo. Time underground here is 40-45 minutes. The walks take 5-10 minutes and there are no steps or stairways in either cave. A refreshment break is had in between caves.
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Meeting and pickup
Private homes, Serviced Apartments, Motels, anywhere within central Auckland and the inner suburbs, Auckland Airport.
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Departing Auckland at 7am you will take a pleasant drive south over the Bombay Hills into the rich dairy farmland of the Waikato, following the Waikato River past the sacred Maori burial ground of Mt Taupiri,
Admission ticket free -
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on through Ngaruawahia, seat of the Maori King Movement. Turning westwards, we take a more scenic rural route to Waitomo via small settlements, to the village of Pirongia beside the 962m mountain of the same name. We’ll take time to relax here for a tea/coffee break. The rolling countryside affords some great elevated views over the surrounding farmland, you can even view Mt Ruapehu in the centre of the North Island on a clear day.
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A 3¼ hour glowworm cave experience, that starts with a short drive on scenic back country roads, visiting two private caves on a back country sheep and cattle farm, before walking among limestone outcrops and descending into a gorge to meet a picturesque stream. The first, Spellbound Glowworm cave is virtually totally adorned with glowworms and comprises of an inflatable raft ride, spending about 45-55 minutes underground. The second, Cave of the Spirit, is made up of stalactites, stalagmites, fossils and a tomo. Time underground here is 40-45 minutes. The walks take 5-10 minutes and there are no steps or stairways in either cave. A refreshment break is had in between caves.
3 hours 15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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