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Kawiti Glowworm Caves Guided Tour

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Step into a magical underground world at Kawiti Caves, where thousands of glowworms light up the darkness like stars in the night sky. Discover ancient limestone formations and hear captivating Māori legends—all in one unforgettable guided tour

Step into a magical underground world at Kawiti Caves, where thousands of glowworms light up the darkness like stars in the night sky. Discover ancient limestone formations and hear captivating Māori legends—all in one unforgettable guided tour

Highlights

  • Walk beneath a stunning galaxy of glowworms lighting up the cave ceiling
  • Explore impressive cave formations formed over thousands of years
  • Hear the Māori legends come to life through traces within the cave

Discover the hidden beauty of Kawiti Caves on this guided tour through ancient limestone passages. Be mesmerized by a glowing canopy of native New Zealand glowworms and learn all about their fascinating life cycle, natural habitat, and unique glowing habits up close.

Hear the legendary tale of Roku, a courageous woman who once took refuge high above the cave floor—where the remnants of her fire and preserved food still whisper her story.

Wander through stunning natural formations sculpted over thousands of years, each turn revealing the timeless power of nature.

A magical mix of nature, culture, and history awaits beneath the surface.

Adult $50.00
Child $30.00 (5-15 years)
Infant $0.00

What's included

  • 45-min Cave and Glowworms tour

Duration

  • 45 mins

Location

  • 49 Waiomio Road
  • Waiomio 0281
  • New Zealand

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • Please arrive at your exact booking time not earlier or later.

    This ensures a smooth experience for all customers

Available Bookings from 23 Jan to 5 Feb 2026

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Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme

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Leanne Mallinder from New Zealand wrote on 21 January 2026

Fabulous Experience

It was incredible experiencing the caves and glowworms. Our guide was amazing, kind and very knowledgeable. It was a privilege to spend time with the whānau on their whenua. Thank you!

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lapan from New Zealand wrote on 18 January 2026

Sophia’s Glowworm Adventure

Great experience! Our tour guide was very friendly, and we learnt a lot about the historical events in a Maōri tribe. There were lots of facts to learn about glow worms too.

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Ardina Beattie from New Zealand wrote on 18 January 2026

Great vibes, beautiful views

Our tour guide was awesome, even though our small little group was not very responsive, he still kept the vibe flowing. Awesome story teller, and amazing to hear stories about the whenua and māori whakapapa. Great experience, definitely recommend!

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Jodi Sandberg from United States wrote on 17 January 2026

Fantastic!

We were traveling at peak season and was unable to get a reservation at some of the other well known glowworm tours. I found this one and booked it. It was amazing. It’s in a beautiful area and was a very easy walk on the pathway built in the cave. Our tour guide was very knowledgable and fun to interact with. The price was also a bonus! It was 1/3 - 1/4 of what other tours cost. It was plenty of time to experience the magic of the glowworms and this particular cave has a fascinating history!

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Giulia Trono from Germany wrote on 16 January 2026

Amazing experience

The whole experience was just impeccable! Thank you

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