Private Tours At The Okahau Glowworm Cave At Waitomo In New Zealand

Private tours

a personalised tour

Our private tours allow you to let our guides know what peaks your interests in exploring this natural, hidden wonder. Whether you have a specific interest in glowworms, limestone formations, exhilarating challenges or a mixture of all three, our guides will tailor the trip to your specific interests. Things that can be customised for your ultimate caving experience:

Things you'd like to see the most of
Education or information you'd like to learn
Time that the trip departs and trip duration

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Private Tours At The Okahau Glowworm Cave At Waitomo In New Zealand.

Private tours are also a great way for any avid photographers to be able to capture the experience.

what to expect

tour features

Private tours are completely modifiable to create your dream caving experience. We can tailor the duration, intensity, features and anything else you'd like to see more or less of.

Catering, both underground or above can be organised.

Private tours are also a great way for any avid photographers to be able to capture the experience. Glowworms require long exposure shots and this is the perfect way to ensure you can capture this unique experience.

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a private experience

Experience the Okohua Glowworm Cave with your own private group and guide.

tailored trip

create your dream caving experience

Focus on key parts of the experience that peak your interest. Whether that's more addrelaine, more sightseeing, or a photography adventure.

flexibility

design a schedule to suit you

Set your own departure and duration times for your adventure.

Book a Okahua Glowworm Cave Group Tour at Waitomo in New Zealand.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

How many people can go?

We have six visitors per guide, with a maximum of 12 people per trip.

Is there helicopter access?

Yes, there is a helicopter landing area.

Can I do a shorter or longer trip?

Yes, the trips can be tailored to what you'd like to see and how long you'd like to be underground for, as well as the time of departure.

Is catering available?

Catering for both underground and above ground is able to be organised.

Can I take photos?

Yes absolutely. We have a guide who can take iPhone photos underground, otherwise if you have your own photography gear, this can be taken by a guide in a dry bag and we can organise a specific photography tour.

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Learn about The Waitomo Experience Safety and Regulations. You can also view our Risk Disclosure Statement on this page too. Your safety is our top priority.

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Customer testimonials

Don't hear it from us, hear it from the explorers who’ve been underground.

"The Waitomo Experience was my first time adventuring underground into a cave, I was left speechless. There was excitement from start to finish that exceeded all my expectations. From floating down the river admiring the picturesque environment, to being surrounded by thousands of glowworms I couldn't get enough.

Vaughan our guide was not only friendly but also highly skilled, offering knowledge and great customer service.Would highly recommend."

Dom Barker

"What an incredible day out in Waitomo! This caving tour was the perfect mix of adventure, fun, and personal touches. The small group size made the whole experience feel really special. No crowds, no rush, just fully immersed in the moment.

Our guides were legends! warm, knowledgeable, and full of great stories. We climbed, splashed through water, explored hidden corners of the cave, and learned heaps along the way. The gear was in great condition, clean and comfy, and the cherry on top was a relaxing soak in the hot tub afterwards.

If you’re looking for a unique, well-run experience that goes beyond the usual tourist trail - this is it."

Anastasia N

"The experience was amazing. Absolutely love it! The guide was super caring, professional and knowledgeable. He knew everything about the cave and the glowworms. The limestone formations in the cave were stunning. It felt like walking into another world and it felt so unreal. My favourite part was sitting on the tube and floating beneath the galaxy of glowworm. It was like stargazing. Even it was winter time, the wetsuit provided was warm enough. And they were so considering that we had a little break during the adventure and hot drink was served. I enjoyed the hot shower and cedar hot tub at the end as well. Best adventure ever! Highly recommend!"

Wingby Cheung

"Absolutely amazing experience! Our guide, Vaughan, was fantastic—he took the time to explain the rock formations, the glowworms, and shared some really interesting facts along the way. It never felt rushed, and we got to fully take in the incredible beauty of the cave. Some sections involved crawling through tight spaces, which made it even more exciting, but there were also easier routes for those who weren’t feeling as adventurous. The main site is in a stunning location with breathtaking views, and the hot tub at the end was the perfect way to relax and enjoy the view. Would highly recommend!"

"One of the best experiences I have done in NZ. They are only new and I was lucky enough to be one of the first! Great guides, amazing caves, the glowworms were 5 star alone and even hot tubs!! A absolute must do in Waitomo!!"

"Mind blowing trip, glow worms are spectacular. Hot tubs after are also amazing. All set on a beautiful farm. Highly recommend."

"We absolutely loved our tour! I've been caving before, but this experience felt much more personal and engaging. Our guide Vaughan provided great insights into the formations, and we had the freedom to explore at our own pace. The tour was well-suited for different caving abilities, making it enjoyable for everyone. Must do!"

"Most beautiful experience. Staff are welcoming and full of great banter and knowledge of the caves. Glowworm tour was amazing and will definitely be coming back! Thanks heaps guys, you were awesome."

"Amazing Glowworms. Vaughan my guide was the best, very knowledgeable about the cave and made the group have lots of fun. Tubing was my favourite. Highly recommend."

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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 third generation family farm that has planted thousands of native trees. For every visitor that comes through 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.