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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)
Family $130.00 (2x adults & 2x children)
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 10 Jan to 23 Jan 2026

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  • Adult$44.90 Less than 6 at this price!
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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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Kim Glabus from New Zealand wrote on 08 January 2026

Awesome guide

Lovely caves guide very knowledgeable Great trip

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Rachel De Guzman from New Zealand wrote on 07 January 2026

Magical experience at Kawiti Glowworm Caves

We had an amazing time at Kawiti Glowworm Caves! Our guide Tu was very knowledgeable and experienced. Seeing the glow worms up close and also learning about the area and a little of its history was definitely worth it.

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Cherice from New Zealand wrote on 01 January 2026

Great afternoon

An amazing experience and my guide was awesome!!!! So knowledgeable and connected. Thank you for your korero and waiata we sung together 😃. A+++

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martinap3 from Australia wrote on 24 December 2025

Amazing Experience at Kawiti Glow Worm Caves

We had a wonderful time at the Kawiti Glow Worm Caves today with our family. Our two guides and admin were friendly, knowledgeable, and great with both adults and kids. They shared the history and cultural stories of the caves in a clear and engaging way. The glow worms were absolutely stunning, and we felt safe and well looked after the entire tour. Highly recommend this experience. It was truly memorable for our whole family.

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correens from New Zealand wrote on 24 December 2025

Amazing experience

What an experience! Great guide leading our family. No rush - giving you enough time to appreciate the glow worms. Highly recommended!

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