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Off the Beaten Track - Glowworm Caving Adventure Tour in Waitomo
Waitomo is home to many glowworm caves, some more commercially developed than others. On this authentic caving adventure, explore subterranean caverns recognized by the New Zealand Department of Conservation—with no concrete paving or electric lighting—and see glowworms in their natural setting. Your adventurous guided tour includes all equipment, plus a hot shower and photos from your adventure.
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Review of: Private Waitomo Glowworm Cave Tours
The private tour was the highlight of this particular activity - our family was able to enjoy this amazing place as a group, with Ash as our very knowledgeable and patient guide through the caves. It has all sorts of scenery and is enough of a physical challenge to get the heart-rate up! We learned heaps along the way, and the glowworm cavern was a unique quiet experience. Ash took photos along the way and these were later emailed to us free of charge - great memories. We were able to take our own photos as well, but getting everyone in the group photos was appreciated. Highly recommend as a family/group activity.…
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Date of experience: December 2021
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Our personalised tour was one of the highlights of NZ! Learned a lot about the biology of the caves and the glow worms themselves - nature is amazing! Ash was very friendly, hilarious and informative and made it an unforgettable experience. Highly recommended!
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Date of experience: May 2021
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The name says it all "Glowing Adventures" Amazing time exploring these caves. No crowds, just the best that mother nature created. So comfortable in the long longs and gumboots climbing and squeezing through the caves. Totally recommend, will be back.
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Date of experience: December 2020
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Huge thanks to all of those that left their reviews of this fantastic tour which helped me to pick this one. Really really worth doing. The walk in the river on the way to the caves was pretty special. Clambering through the cave to reach the best glowworm spot was fantastic - no well-trodden footpaths here! Ash our guide took great care of us making sure that we were all safe and within our comfort zones but didn't remove any of the sense of adventure. He also took some great photos that were emailed to us after the tour without extra charges. The cave is much bigger than I expected. You enter at one end and exit at a different point so no going around in circles here. Support a family business rather than one of the big operators - you won't regret it.…
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Date of experience: November 2020
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What an experience. So natural, no electricity or paths, just head lights and squeezing thru small spaces. Beautifully guided by Ash, who was extremely knowledgeable. Loved the small group (4 in our group). Excellent prep, with clothing, lights, helmets and safety briefing given. Just can't recommend further, just do it and have fun.…
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Date of experience: November 2020
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