Student - Waitomo Caves Tour

Time holds more here. Discover magic, wonder and adventure all in one unique place - a place that is very special to the people who live here. Waitomo is a Maori word made up of two parts, 'Wai' which translates as water and 'tomo' which means entrance or hole. Waitomo can be translated as the 'stream which flows into the hole in the ground'. As a region Waitomo has built its reputation on the sheer beauty and scale of its subterranean landscape.

Famous for their abundance of glow worms, extensive underground river system and stunning stalactite and stalagmites formations, a trip to the Waitomo caves is a trip to another world.

​Thousands of glow-worms light up the Glowworm Caves. 

​The Glowworm Caves are the most famous of the Waitomo caves, having been a tourist attraction for over 130 years. Wonder through the cave and marvel at its tallest chamber, the Cathedral, before embarking on a short boat ride through the glow worm grotto. On the boat ride, you’ll sit in silence (glow worms don’t like noise) and be able to take in the magical creatures lighting up the cave above.

Snacks are available in the bus throughout the day as is water.  Feel free to help yourselves.

Times are a guide only, departure and arrival will depend on availability of Waitomo sessions.

Please note the 25th and 26th December, 1st and 2nd January and 6th February are Public holidays and incur a 15% public holiday surcharge.