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
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.
Nice small groups going through and friendly funny guide. My 5 yr old and I had a great time even though, due to flooding, the back 1/4 of the cave was temporarily shut. Most of the overseas guests had not ever seen glow worms and you could tell they also really enjoyed the experience. A nice way to spend the morning!
This was one of the best glow work caves I’ve been too; really informative, fun and just memorising.
Very informative and cool experience. We were lucky enough to go in a very small group so the glow worms were really going for it. Affordable also through the bookme website would definitely recommend.
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stellal6 from New Zealand wrote on 01 February 2026
Excellent tour
Our tour guide Pai was amazing. She is very knowledgeable and answered all our questions with enthusiasm. The tour was fantastic because of her. The glow worms was beautiful but it was her narrative that made it an extra special experience.