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See New Zealand's world famous glowworms in the Milky Way Glow Worm Cave at Waipu Caves Farm Park

See New Zealand's world famous
glowworms in the
Milky Way Glow Worm Cave
at Waipu Caves Farm Park

Highlights

  • See New Zealand's world-famous glow worms very close up and learn all about them
  • The closest glow worm cave to Auckland
  • Take photos and have memories to share for a life time!
  • See ancient fossilised bones

Explore the Milky Way Glow Worm Cave at Waipu Caves Farm Park on this guided 1-hour tour suitable for all ages.

See New Zealand's world-famous glow worms up close and marvel at the beautiful hanging crystal formations. Hear the soothing sounds of the stream and dripping water while admiring the sparkle of glow worms in the dark.

Discover ancient moa bones and learn about the lives of the glow worms, how the cave was formed and about the formations. Loving nature is not just about seeing with your eyes, but knowing with your mind and heart.

Plus, you can take photos, which many other cave tours don't allow.

This tour in the previously secret and privately owned cave which opened in 2023 was designed to give you a real cave experience in a safe way while staying clean and dry on a concrete path.

Don't miss this awe-inspiring top-rated adventure!

Adult $40.00
Child $30.00 (Ages 5-15)
Preschools $0.00 (Ages 4 and under)

What's included

  • Torches
  • Entry to the Cave
  • Experienced Guide

Duration

  • Allow approximately 1 hour for the whole experience

Location

  • Waipu Caves Farm Park
  • 567 Waipu Caves Road
  • Waipu 0582
  • New Zealand

Child Friendly

  • This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

  • This guided tour is suitable for all ages. You must walk a short way (300m) on a gravel path through native forest to the cave entrance. Enter the cave on a concrete path, down 30 steps with hand rails and the natural wonder of the underworld starts.


  • Cancellation Policy:

    Up to 48 hours out from tour time you get a full refund or reschedule.

    Up to 24 hours out 50% refund or free full reschedule.

    Within 24 hours, No refund, however, we could reschedule to a later time if possible.

    If you are running late to get here we will try to move you to a later time.

    In the event of bad weather we may not run the tour and can either refund you in full or reschedule you to a different time. Whichever you prefer. If you have booked online we will try to let you know before you arrive.

    This is in addition to Bookme's T's & C's


    Please note:

    Milky Way Glow Worm Cave Tour is located in Waipu (Northland), a 1.5 hour drive north from Auckland.

    Please be sure you are booking the right cave experience at the right location, as a 10% admin fee will be charged if the wrong location is booked.

    This is in addition to the above general terms and conditions and Bookme's T's & C's

Available Bookings from 4 Dec to 17 Dec 2024

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gillianc from New Zealand wrote on 23 September 2024

Magical

An awesome experience. Beautiful and unique. Great opportunity to see glowworms, and staligtights up close.

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Sharon Choi from New Zealand wrote on 23 November 2024

Definitely recommend

We made a mistake in booking and the staff was so nice and flexible in changing the booking in the last minute. The best customer service I have had in NZ! Thumb up! The overall experience is superb! Got lots of glowworms, and the guide is very knowledgeable and friendly! Great experience to travel with a toddler and the elderly.

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majam4 from New Zealand wrote on 16 November 2024

Amazing

The cave is beyond our expectations and tour guide was amazing. Fully recommended

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Andy L from New Zealand wrote on 02 November 2024

Not a lot of glow worms...

Hardly any glow worms... And a bit dangerous for small children and elderlies...

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From Milky Way Glow Worm Cave Tour

Thanks for your review 21 days after your tour. I hope your memory was not muddled up with other places you may have been. We have seen this before where our 5 star reviews are left at other places. There are plenty of glowworms, however if you are one of the people who spend more time looking at the phone taking photos your eyes will not be adjusted to the darkness to see the glowworms. Another effect which we sometimes see is when people turn off the hand held light we give each person, we see some people look into the light, which will mean they don't see as many glowworms until their eyes adjust to darkness. As for your comment 'a bit dangerous for small children and elderlies' I don't understand your reference as there are 30 concrete steps with handrails into the cave and a concrete path after that for people to walk on. If you believe that our tour is dangerous, you only have my sympathy and pity, as life must be scary outside the concrete jungle. Ian, the owner.

Leah Dynon from Australia wrote on 30 October 2024

Worthwhile

We found it very interesting and an enjoyable experience! Our guide JJ was fantastic!

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