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Forget the footpaths and escape the crowds. Bring your camera or phone and capture the Waitomo experience you were really looking for — small groups, real caving, underground streams, and glowworms far from the main tourist trail.
Forget the footpaths and escape the crowds. Bring your camera or phone and capture the Waitomo experience you were really looking for — small groups, real caving, underground streams, and glowworms far from the main tourist trail.
Highlights
- Amazing glow worm displays!
- Phone/small cameras welcome
- Only 2-8 people per group
- Away from the crowds
- Just the right amount of adventure
- Authentic eco experience
- Family owned and operated
- #1 Trip Advisor rated tour in the Waitomo District
Do Waitomo Differently.
Looking for something far from the usual tourist stop? This is your chance to step off the beaten track and into a real New Zealand glowworm adventure.
Our 3.5-hour guided cave tour is designed for small groups of just 2–8 people, so it feels personal, relaxed, and far away from the crowds. Your adventure starts at our family farmhouse, where we kit you out with everything you need, clothing, boots, helmet, lights, and all the gear.
From there, we head into native bush, scramble over limestone boulders, wade through a freshwater stream, and make our way into our private cave system. There are no concrete paths, no handrails, and no artificial lighting, just you, your group, your guide, and one of Waitomo’s most incredible natural glowworm caves.
You are welcome to bring a small camera or phone on our tour. Yes, we are selfie approved! Your guide will also take photos during the tour, which we send to you for free afterwards — perfect for remembering the adventure without having to worry about capturing every moment yourself.
Your visit also helps protect the place you are exploring. A portion of every ticket goes straight back into conservation work on our land, helping us restore native forest, control pests, protect waterways, and care for the cave environment for the future.
After the cave, you can warm up with a hot shower and refreshments back at the farmhouse. We love meeting travellers from around the world and are always happy to share local tips, road trip ideas, and hidden gems around Waitomo and New Zealand.
Come and check out why we consistently receive 5-star reviews and are currently rated the #1 Outdoor Experience in the Waitomo District on Trip Advisor.
This is not a walk-through cave tour. This is a real, small-group, off-the-beaten-track glowworm adventure — and one of the most unforgettable ways to experience Waitomo.
Available Bookings from 8 Jun to 21 Jun 2026
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Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
추천해요~
haeeuny from
South Korea
Positively Glowing
Daniel Berube from
Canada
Must visit
Jignesh Patel from
NZ
Must visit
Jignesh Patel from
NZ
Definitiv zu empfehlen!!
jessicaw46 from
Germany
Amazing experience!
karenf14 from
Australia
Amazing experience
Lavinia Borra from
Australia
Amazing experience
Lavinia Borra from
Australia
Amazing experience
Lavinia Borra from
Australia
Mrs Ravlich
xiaoyic from
NZ
Mrs Ravlich
xiaoyic from
NZ
We will be recommending this to everyone!
Megan Laycock from
NZ
We will be recommending this to everyone!
Megan Laycock from
NZ
Amazing Glow worms
yiw2 from
United States
Glow worms
Thais from
Brazil
very nice experience wild and well organized!
sara lyamani from
Morocco
very nice experience wild and well organized!
sara lyamani from
Morocco
Best experience
Shelley Dodd from
Australia
Best experience
Shelley Dodd from
Australia
Caves
Angelina Pachler from
Austria
Wahnsinniges Erlebnis mit einem super Guide
Lars Marcel Schwartz from
Germany
Wahnsinniges Erlebnis mit einem super Guide
Lars Marcel Schwartz from
Germany
Photos taken by our guide, Ash
franks1 from
Australia
Photos taken by our guide, Ash
franks1 from
Australia
Amazing Experience
William Chambers from
United States
Amazing Experience
William Chambers from
United States
Amazing Experience
William Chambers from
United States
Amazing!
Amber Keys from
NZ
Amazing!
Amber Keys from
NZ
Perfect !!!
lorencet from
France
Great
joohyun from
NZ
Dream world
Smita from
NZ
Dream world
Smita from
NZ
MUST DO
Karlee Duggan from
Australia
A glowing review
Sophie from
Australia
A glowing review
Sophie from
Australia
A glowing review
Sophie from
Australia
Caving the way it’s meant to be
Russell from
Australia
loved it
Isabella from
United States
loved it
Isabella from
United States
Absolutely Terrific
Jerry from
United States
Fantastic cave tour
Brenda from
Singapore
Fantastic cave tour
Brenda from
Singapore
Squeeze it!
Clement Jego from
France
Awesome caving experience!
Vanessa von Polheim from
Germany
Wow
Erika from
Estonia
Ein Muss
Stefanie from
Germany
Entrance to a cave
Angela McConnell from
United States
Entrance to a cave
Angela McConnell from
United States
Entrance to a cave
Angela McConnell from
United States
Amazing Experience
Nicole Kelly from
NZ
Amazing Experience
Nicole Kelly from
NZ
Amazing Experience
Nicole Kelly from
NZ
Excellent small group tour
Michelle Massey from
Australia
An absolute 100% adventure
leem2 from
Canada
Fantastic
Bec Davis from
Australia
Fantastic
Bec Davis from
Australia
Fantastic
Bec Davis from
Australia
Definitely an Adventure!
Laura from
United Kingdom
Definitely an Adventure!
Laura from
United Kingdom
Amazing!
victoriab1 from
Malaysia
Amazing!
victoriab1 from
Malaysia
Amazing!
victoriab1 from
Malaysia
Brilliant!!!
Betty from
Australia
Brilliant!!!
Betty from
Australia
The monster ate our guide!
Laura Batchelor from
NZ
Getting ready for caving!
ADIL from
Malaysia
More than just glowworms!
Paul Greig & Anne McAlear from
Canada
Glow worm caving
Luke Lee from
United States
Glow worm caving
Luke Lee from
United States
Glow worm caving
Luke Lee from
United States
The best tour I've ever take
Dorottya Zita Varga from
Romania
The best tour I've ever take
Dorottya Zita Varga from
Romania
Cave entrance
Joanne Diacoumis from
Australia
Cave entrance
Joanne Diacoumis from
Australia
ein Muss
Ulla from
Germany
Outstanding experience
Russell Appleton from
NZ
Magical world with surprises
Velvon Almeida from
NZ
Magical world with surprises
Velvon Almeida from
NZ
Magical world with surprises
Velvon Almeida from
NZ
Amazing
Rebecca from
Australia
Amazing
Rebecca from
Australia
추천!!!
JUNGYU from
South Korea
Glowing Adventures
Brenda Embury from
Canada
Crawling through a tight squeeze!
Isabel Rouse from
United States
WOW
Reems Alias from
NZ
A glimpse of the outside
Diana Rego from
United States
Caves
Hannah Pirovich from
NZ
Excellent
Sarah Wellington from
NZ
Glowing Adventures- a must do!
Patty Mccarthy from
United States
Glowing Adventures- a must do!
Patty Mccarthy from
United States
Glowing Adventures- a must do!
Patty Mccarthy from
United States
Excellent!
Brigitte from
Switzerland
Excellent!
Brigitte from
Switzerland
Very special cave tour
Kenneth Oag from
Australia
Very special cave tour
Kenneth Oag from
Australia
Very special cave tour
Kenneth Oag from
Australia
Our little European group :-)
Ana Despenic from
Australia
atop a huge huge rock amidst the wai in the tomo.
Natalia from
NZ
atop a huge huge rock amidst the wai in the tomo.
Natalia from
NZ
Glowworm Cave
krist from
Germany
Highlight of our holiday
Shayna from
United States
Highlight of our holiday
Shayna from
United States
Highlight of our holiday
Shayna from
United States
Awesome Experience, Highly Recommend!!
Alvin from
Canada
Awesome Experience, Highly Recommend!!
Alvin from
Canada
Great
Erina Crichton from
NZ
Just do it!!
kalving from
NZ
Just do it!!
kalving from
NZ
Excellent experience!
Colleen from
United States
Authenticated Reviews & PhotosAll of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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Laura Dietz from New Zealand wrote on 21 September 2025
Wonderful Experience
It was a unique and wonderful experience. We felt very comfortable with our guide Ash. I can only recommend this cave Glowworm tour to everyone. it was very exciting!!
From Waitomo’s Hidden Gem: Small-Group Off the Beaten Track Tour
Thanks so much, Laura! 💚 We’re thrilled you had such a wonderful time with Ash. Our small-group tours through our family’s private cave system are designed to feel personal, exciting, and one-of-a-kind — it was lovely to meet you both, enjoy the rest of your NZ travels,
diegop4 from Brazil wrote on 10 September 2025
Absolutely Recommended!
Exactly as advertised, a very nice family business away from the crowds in a gorgeous area. They offer all the equipment, you do get a bit cold, but just a minor discomfort when compared to the fun you get. Ash (our guide) is a natural that made us feel part of the family. Hope to come back someday.
From Waitomo’s Hidden Gem: Small-Group Off the Beaten Track Tour
Thank you, Diego! 💚 We’re so glad you enjoyed the adventure — being a small family business with our own private cave system means we can keep tours away from the crowds and truly personal. Wonderful to hear you’d like to come back one day — we’d love to welcome you again!
Marek Kolegar from Czech Republic wrote on 24 June 2025
Amazing
Thank you Ash 🤌🤌🤌
From Waitomo’s Hidden Gem: Small-Group Off the Beaten Track Tour
Your welcome, thanks for visiting mate.
elsonp from China wrote on 04 June 2025
人生难得的体验
感谢领队和接待，非常难得的体验，像是地心游记，好玩，基本不太费体力（但还是需要注意一点安全，青年值得鼓励），很美的生态，地穴的经验，萤火虫很浪漫。很满意和惊喜的一次体验！！！Many thanks to our team leader and hosts! It was a rare and unforgettable experience—like a journey to the center of the Earth. It was fun and not too physically demanding, although it’s still important to be mindful of safety. The natural environment was stunning, the cave exploration was truly unique, and the glow-worms added a touch of magic and romance. A wonderfully surprising and satisfying experience overall!
From Waitomo’s Hidden Gem: Small-Group Off the Beaten Track Tour
Thank you so much, Elson! 💚 We’re delighted you found the tour magical and unforgettable — exploring glowworms in our private cave system really is like stepping into another world. It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed both the adventure and the beauty of the environment. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
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Sydney Cook from New Zealand wrote on 09 December 2025
A Must Do
The tour was amazing and the tour guide was even better. Ash made sure everyone was enjoying the tour and took the best pictures to document it. Afterwards you have biscuits with the family and they really make you feel welcome. If you want to do a Glowworm Cave tour do this one!