Footwhistle Glow Worm Tour

Enjoy a 3.5km courtesy scenic shuttle  to our cave while your experienced guide reveals the rich history of Waitomo. Then, take a short walk through breath taking  New Zealand native bush to the cave entrance. There, your guide lights the candles setting the scene for an intimate cave experience, where you will see glowworms up close, cave formations up close and appreciate the  beauty of Footwhistle Cave (also known to local maori as Te Anaroa Cave).

The solar powered lights are kept low so you can appreciate the magnificent glow worm displays at their best, only inches away. Around a corner lie the bones of one of New Zealand's lost treasures, the ancient Moa. The soothing sound of Footwhistle cave stream flows in the darkness below.

Formation  lights are especially turned on to cast  a warm glow  over stunning cave formations.  The guide tells the stories of the insect life that live here - titiwai, the glow worm, and tuna, the eel. After enjoying a relaxed stroll through the cave, you'll be seated in Footwhistle's Cathedral to see it lit up by a dazzling magnesium torch.  Although the display only lasts a few seconds, your memories of the Footwhistle Cave will last a lifetime.

Be sure to bring your camera as you will be able to take photos. Your guide will also be able to help you out with the best camera settings to get your best holiday pic !

To see the incredible glow worms of the Footwhistle Glowworm Cave up close for yourself, contact us on 0800 228 396 . Or, if you like, you can book online.

Private Cave Tours

Caveworld is the only operator in Waitomo to offer exclusive, private cave tours. Contact us to discuss your needs - we'd love to hear from you.

Details

• Departs: Every hour from 9am to 5pm.
• Twilight Tours  Depart:  7.00pm in the evening (departure time will vary due to changing sunset times so please ring to re-confirm departure time)
• Duration:  1 hour  15 minutes

Prices:  

• NZD $62.00 per Adult
• NZD $39.00per Child*

Twilight/Night Tour

• NZD $69.00 per Adult
• NZD $49.00per Child*

*A "child" is aged 5-17 years. Children must be 5 years and over to participate. Proof of age will be requested upon check in if child does not appear within child age. Please note we require a minimum of 2 people for this tour to depart . Your tour may not depart if you are a single booking. Please contact us if this applies to you