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1-Hour Guided Tour of Aranui Cave Waitomo

4.3(39)Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 39 reviews1 hFree cancellationBy THL - Waitomo Caves Group
1-Hour Guided Tour of Aranui Cave Waitomo

About this activity

Discover serenity in the most delicate and intimate of the main caves in Waitomo. Begin your tour with a guided walk through an enchanted forest before discovering the most beautiful collection of decorative formations. Cave has a natural cave entrance and is the smallest and most delicate of Waitomo's three main caves. As a dry cave without a running river through it, it houses very little life past its entrance. Walk through the cave with your guide on this 1-hour tour, with an additional 15-minute guided bush walk. Visit soon to see the richly varied cave formations within close-up view and enjoy an experience you will never forget. Choose from one of seven departure times when you book.

What's included

  • ✓Local guide

Not included

  • ✕Food and drinks
  • ✕Gratuities
  • ✕Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

  • Drive from the Waitomo Glowworm Caves along Waitomo Village Road. Turn left at the roundabout on to Tumutumu Road. Continue a further 1.8kms turing right down to the Ruakuri Scenic reserve. Park and wait for your guide at the small shelter. Departure Point: Ruakuri Scenic Reserve Car Park
  • Check in 30 minutes prior to tour departure at the Waitomo Glowworm Caves Visitor center. A frontline staff member will provide a map and directions to the cave departure location. Note tour does not depart from this location.

Good to know

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • All you will need are comfortable shoes and a warm jacket.
  • Not suitable for those who have difficulty navigating stairs
  • Due to high demand and limited capacity, if you are late or miss your scheduled tour time your ticket(s) are forfeited and non refundable. New bookings will incur the full tour cost and are subject to availability
  • Your own transport is required
  • You must check in 30 minutes before the tour departs

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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