Which Waitomo Cave tour is best?
1. Which is the best cave to visit in Waitomo?
- Waitomo Glowworm Caves is one to tick off the bucket list.
- Ruakuri Cave is the most innovative cave experience.
- Aranui Cave is our ‘best kept secret’ cave.
- If you’re keen to decide for yourself which is the best cave, the Triple Cave Combo will let you do just that.
Are Waitomo Caves worth it?
I definitely recommend the Waitomo caves, I did the Black Water Rafting tour through the Kiwi Experience bus. Tubed and walked through the caves and jumped backward off waterfalls inside! I would recommend it to every person who is into adventure and who doesn’t just want to walk through a cave.
How much does it cost to go to the Waitomo caves?
Pricing and Conditions
| Adult | $55.00 |
|---|---|
| Child (14 year(s) and under) | $25.00 |
What is the best time to visit Waitomo Glowworm Caves?
The best time to visit the caves is during the summer months, namely between November and April. In other months it can get rather cold in the actual caves. Summer is more likely to be both warm and humid.
What time of year do glow worms glow?
The peak time for finding glowing glow-worms is summer evenings in June and July. The adult females live for just two to three weeks. They’re wingless, and use their glow to attract the winged males.
What should I wear to glow worm cave?
Please wear casual clothes and comfortable walking shoes. Please bring a light jacket in cooler months. Can I photograph the glow worms?
How long does the Waitomo cave tour take?
Tours range from a 200 metre walk of approximately 55 minutes, a walk of 1.6 kilometres over 90 minutes or a tour of 3 hours (including travel time). Your guide will be able to tell you about the history of the cave, as well as showing you speleotherms (stalactites and stalagmites), fossils and cave creatures.
How do I get to Waitomo Caves?
InterCity operates daily buses from Auckland to Waitomo Caves on the GreatSights sightseeing network. The journey to Waitomo Caves takes approximately 2 hours 40 minutes and departs from the InterCity Sky City bus Terminal at 102 Hobson Street, Auckland Central at 7.30am.
Where is the best place to see glow worms?
Below are the top 10 glow worm caves, forests, and grottos you don’t want to miss.
- Waitomo Glowworm Cave, New Zealand.
- Dismals Canyon, Alabama, USA.
- Hokitika Glow Worm Dell, New Zealand.
- Wellington Botanic Garden, Wellington, New Zealand.
- Glow Worm Tunnel, Australia.
- Minnehaha Glow Worm Walk, New Zealand.
What should I wear to Waitomo Caves?
On the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Ruakuri Cave and Aranui Cave tours, you will need comfortable shoes and a warm jacket. For the Black Labyrinth and Black Abyss tours, you will need swimwear and a towel, wetsuits will be provided.
How many people visit Waitomo Caves?
Waitomo Caves village has a population of around 500 people (Waitomo Caves Museum Society 1994) and an estimated tourist population of around 450 000 international visitors per annum, most of whom visit the Waitomo Glowworm Cave (NZTB 1996).