okohua glowworm cave
Embark on an adventure like no other, into the private Okohua Glowworm Cave. Discover the hidden world that lies beneath the surface, filled with thousands of glowworms, limestone formations, hidden waterfalls and fresh natural springs.
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an experience of a lifetime
Journey through an exclusive private glowworm cave in a group of no more than six.
Walk, wade, climb and float through spectacular limestone passages before tubing beneath thousands of glowworms.
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Key features of the trip :
3.5 hour premium cave adventure
Maximum of just 6 guests per tour
Exclusive access to our private glowworm cave
Float on tubes beneath thousands of glowworms
Highly experieced guides
Relax in cedar hot tubs after your adventure
Free photos and videos of your adventure are included
Free cancellation - Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Family owned and operated
Key Information :
Price : NZD$269.00 per person
Minimum age of 12 years old
Maximum age of 67 ( If you are over 67 years of age and you are fit and capable of an adventurous activity, send us a message or email )
Minimum weight 45kg
Maximum weight 120kg
A moderate baseline of fitness is required. Check our Safety page for more information.
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A more personal experience
With a maximum of just six guests per tour, every adventure feels personal, relaxed and unhurried. Small groups give our guides time to get to know you, share their knowledge and tailor the experience along the way. They also help us minimise our impact on the cave and protect this incredible natural environment.
If you have more than six people, it's no problem, just hit ENQUIRE NOW or give us a call and we can cater to your needs.
educational experience
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Black water rafting, Rock jumps, and swim throughs
Make your trips as exhilirating or relaxing as you'd like, float on tubes, optional rock jumps, squeeze through tighter passages, or you can stick to the main route and have a more relaxed adventure.
glowworms, limestone formations and fresh springs
Experience the beauty of this ancient, secret world. Traverse through the cave and view thousands of glowworms, stalactites and stalagmites.
cedar hot tub
Once you've submerged from the cave, wind your way back to the head quarters through a beautiful native bush path, to warm up in showers and a cedar hot tub to soak in the natural beauty and debrief on your adventure.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions about the trip
The temperature inside the cave remains the same all year round, however the temperature of the water does vary depending on the season. We provide state of art, custom made, fully insulated wetsuits that keep you nice and toasty throughout your trip.
That's no problem, we can cater to larger groups. Simply hit ENQUIRE NOW or give us a call and we can cater to your needs.
Yes, it is our guarantee you will see thousands of glowworms through the cave.
Yes, parts of this trip require you to float through an underground river. There is also a short swim section in deeper water. You must be comfortable in water. You will be provided a warm, caving specific wetsuit and gumboots to keep you warm during your adventure.
No, caving experience is not required for this trip. However you do need a moderate level of fitness to be able to navigate through the cave system.
Your swimsuit, a towel and some socks to wear in your gumboots. These will get wet so it's best to bring and old pair or some you won't mind getting wet.
Unfortunately for health and safety reasons for you and your equipment, we cannot take camera gear for our guests into the cave. Our guides do have a camera and will endeavor to take some great snaps of you underground, which we will send to you at the end of the trip, free of charge. However please be aware our main priority is getting people through the cave safely and everyone having a great time, meaning our stops for photos are kept minimal. If you are a photographer or would like to take underground photos, take a look at our private tours which does allow gear and photos to be taken in the cave.
You'll need a moderate level of fitness for the adventure! The tour involves walking, climbing, swimming, and navigating uneven terrain.
There are some tight squeezes/spaces in the cave but they are completely OPTIONAL and are only there if you want the challenge. If you dont want to do them you just stick to the main passagways where it is nice and open.
Still have questions?
Contact us, we are here to answer any other questions you may have.
Customer testimonials
Don't hear it from us, hear it from the explorers who’ve been underground.
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Kaitiakitanga (the Māori concept of guardianship and protection of the land and natural resources) is something we take seriously at The Waitomo Experience.
The Okohua cave lies on a fourth generation family farm that has planted thousands of native trees. For every booking that comes through for the Okohua Cave, we plant a native tree. We developed this initiative to always give back to Papatūānuku (mother earth) and protect our natural asset for generations to come.