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See New Zealand's world famous glowworms in the Milky Way Glowworm Cave. Several tours daily.

See New Zealand's world famous
glowworms in the
Milky Way Glowworm Cave.
Several tours daily.

Highlights

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

Explore the Milky Way Glowworm Cave on this guided 1-hour tour suitable for all ages.

See New Zealand's world-famous glowworms 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 glowworms in the dark.

Discover ancient moa bones and learn about the lives of the glowworms, 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 $45.00
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

  • Milky Way Glowworm Cave
  • 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 24 hours out 90% 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 from9 Sept to 22 Sept 2025

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sashat fromNew Zealand wrote on 09 September 2025

Great

A great experience, would highly recommend!

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thanks for your review, we are glad you enjoyed the tour.

Shayne Yang fromNew Zealand wrote on 01 September 2025

Great experience

Great experience! The guide was very patient and friendly. Perfect place to bring kids, and the whole process was easy.

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thanks for the review.

kyliebarclay fromNew Zealand wrote on 25 August 2025

Five star experience

Truly a magical experience! Our guide was so knowledgeable, and went over and above to make it a memorable experience!

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we are very pleased you had a good tour of the Milky Way Glowworm Cave.

colinm12 fromNew Zealand wrote on 29 July 2025

Highly recommended tour!

Fantastic experience! The guide is very knowledgeable and keeps everyone captivated, even the kids! Loved the little flashlights provided too

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awesome, so pleased you enjoyed the tour of the Milky Way Glowworm Cave

Priyanka fromNew Zealand wrote on 14 July 2025

Amazing

It was a beautiful experience.. loved it

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Thanks for the review. glowworms are beautiful.

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