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See New Zealand's world famous
glowworms in the
Milky Way Glowworm Cave.
Several tours daily. 2 hours North of Auckland
See New Zealand's world famous
glowworms in the
Milky Way Glowworm Cave.
Several tours daily. 2 hours North of Auckland
Highlights
- See New Zealand's world-famous glow worms very close up and learn all about them
- The closest glowworm cave to Auckland
- Take photos and have memories to share for a life time!
- See ancient fossilised bones
- The only privately owned and operated walk-in glowworm show-cave in the world.
Experience the Milky Way Glowworm Cave on this guided 1-hour tour suitable for all ages.
See New Zealand's world-famous glowworms up close and marvel at the beautiful hanging crystal formations. Hear the soothing sounds of the stream and dripping water while admiring the sparkle of glowworms in the dark.
Discover ancient moa bones and learn about the lives of the glowworms, how the cave was formed and about the formations. Loving nature is not just about seeing with your eyes, but knowing with your mind and heart.
The guided tour starts at the office and leads you through native forest on a gravel path, then down 30 steps into the cave, along a concrete path with hand rails. You are provided a hand held torch which gives you a real cave experience in a safe way while staying clean and dry.
Plus, you can take photos, which many other cave tours don't allow.
Don't miss this awe-inspiring top-rated adventure with the most information and educational close up opportunity with glowworms in NZ!
The Milky Way Glowworm Cave was open to public viewing in 2023 after being kept secret for over 100 years. It is the Jewel of a privately owned conservation and recreation park called Waipu Caves Farm Park, which also has camping site for tents and motorhomes.
A second cave tour option for those wanting a longer time underground, goes twice the distance into the cave, past the Milky Way Chamber (the 1 hour tour) and goes to the Starburst Cathedral which was opened in December 2025. The longer Starburst Cathedral tour last 90 minutes and give a lot more information and does not have young children on it. It is the tour you should take if you want the best photos and love learning in depth.
Make sure you know where we are, before you book a tour. We are 2 hours, 125km, North of Auckland. We are the closest glowworm cave to Auckland.
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
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Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
Showing all 55 authenticated Bookme reviews
donnav4 from New Zealand wrote on 19 January 2026
Well worth the visit
We visited the Waipu Glowworm Caves and had a great time. The cave tour was really interesting and the glowworms were amazing to see. Our tour guide was super knowledgeable and explained everything in a fun, easy-to-follow way, which made the experience even better. It’s also quite manageable for older people. My mum came along and she struggles to walk long distances or up hills — there are a few hills, but they’re very doable and we never felt rushed. Overall it was well run and an all-round awesome experience. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area!
sureshn from India wrote on 18 January 2026
Amazing experience
The team has organized it so nicely that we thoroughly enjoyed. Well done
From Milky Way Glowworm Cave Tour
Thank You. We are glad you enjoyed it.
moanao from New Zealand wrote on 19 January 2026
Review of Milky Way Tour
Went as a family. Short hike to get to the caves. Tour guide was very informative.. Tour was short but not too short ! Kids enjoyed it !
From Milky Way Glowworm Cave Tour
Thanks for the good words. A little cool on the stars.
Rhóda Wartington from New Zealand wrote on 15 January 2026
Amazing experience!
Wr loved our visit and will go again!
From Milky Way Glowworm Cave Tour
Awesome, thanks for coming.
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gillianc from New Zealand wrote on 23 September 2024
Magical
An awesome experience. Beautiful and unique. Great opportunity to see glowworms, and staligtights up close.