This dry caving adventure while surprisingly gentle is an elating experience not to be missed! Just ask Tom Cruise - he's done it 4 times!
Thanks very much Melanie - yes it's not generally appreciated that many caves at Waitomo have glowworms- even the dramatic Lost World Cave.
I did the Lost Worl tour of 4h with Hagan, Erin and Joel. The tour was amazing ! A big thanks to the guides as I felt very safe going down the 100m abseiling rope, walking in the cave and going up the 30m ladder. I felt very small going down the cave surrounded by the beautiful vegetation! It was as if I was in another world ! Highly recommend !
Hey Bénédicte ! Thanks so much for your wonderful review -it is much appreciated We feel very lucky to have this as our underground playground :)
Anna is amazing!! And this is an unforgettable experience ❤️
Hi Maggie We thought YOU were amazing too - congratulations for taking on this surreal experience and leaping into the unknown !
This experience could not have been more perfect. My partner and I were lucky enough in the low season to get the whole cave to ourselves, and it was just so special. Joel is super knowledgeable and helpful (and an excellent photographer!), couldn't have had a better guide in the Lost World. We both felt completely safe the entire time. The abseil down was thrilling, and climbing around the cave was so much fun. Nice little quiet moment toward the end admiring the glow worms around us in the cave.
What a lovely review - thanks so much Ria ! We're delighted to be able to give this experience to people who really appreciate the "specialness" of this cave...a perfect combination :)
We came as a group of four in winter and there were only us and Jo as well as Emma. So VIP experience! Jo is super patient, friendly and articulate the entire journey, making us feel emotionally supported and secure. Thx Jo!! And Emma was actually on her last day of duty that day, making the entire experience even more special. We would definitely recommend this experience to everyone coming to NZ. Waitomo Lost World tour is simply a journey YOU CANNOT MISS!
Hey Madison Thanks so much for your review ! Winter is a great time for this option because it's a dry trip and therefore warmer than most adventure tours... but you guys already had warm personalities in any case - ideal for a boutique experience like this. Wishing you happy and safe adventuring :)
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Melanie Franssens from Netherlands wrote on 05 October 2025
Amazing adventure
What a way to see the glowworms