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90-Minute Guided Ruakuri Cave Tour Waitomo

4.8(203)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 203 reviews1 h 30 minFree cancellationBy THL - Waitomo Caves Group
90-Minute Guided Ruakuri Cave Tour Waitomo

About this activity

Ruakuri Cave offers a captivating blend of Waitomo's most compelling subterranean experiences. Journey down through the spectacular spiral entrance, and marvel at the softly folding shawl-like limestone formations and crystal tapestries. Hear the distant thunder of the subterranean waterfalls and get up close to the glowworms. Spectacular and unique, Ruakuri Cave offers a captivating blend of Waitomo's most compelling subterranean experiences. In this 1.5 hour sightseeing tour, your guide will bring you up close to glowworms, elaborate cave formations, underground rivers, myths, legends and sacred Maori sites.

What's included

  • ✓Local guide

Not included

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

Meeting and pickup

  • Waitomo Glowworm Caves Visitor Center Check in here 30 minutes prior to tour departure if you require directions.
  • Address: Ruakuri Cave, 204 Tumutumu Road, Waitomo Caves, 3985 New Zealand Drive past the Waitomo Glowworm Cave Visitor center, turing left at the roundabout onto Tumutumu Road. Continue a further 1.8kms to the Ruakuri Car parking area on your left. Visitor center located at the back of the car park

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • All you will need are comfortable shoes and a warm jacket.
  • You must check in 30 minutes before the tour departs
  • 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
  • Stroller/wheelchair width must not exceed 65cm

Cancellation policy

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

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