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Hamilton : Spellbound Glowworm & Cave Explorer Small Group Tour

By Expedigo Tours and Travels Hamilton
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$242 per adult
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  • 7h
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Overview

Discover New Zealand’s wonders with our Spellbound Glowworm Cave and Explorer Tour. Perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers, this tour offers a blend of bioluminescence and natural beauty that will captivate you.

Begin your adventure with our expert guide leading you through mesmerising caves. Learn about fascinating geological formations and history as you marvel at stunning stalactites and stalagmites.

Step into the enchanting Glowworm Grotto, where thousands of glowworms illuminate the cave with their magical light. Enjoy a serene 20-minute boat ride, gazing up at lights resembling a starry night sky. Gain insights into the glowworms' life cycle and ecological significance from your knowledgeable guide.

This unique tour is ideal for those wanting an up-close experience with the glowworms and photography enthusiasts, as there are no restrictions on photos in the caves.

Experience all this as part of a small, intimate group of only 11 guests

Activity location

  • Hamilton
    • Hamilton, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Volare Greenhill
    • 2b Gordonton Road
    • 3210, Hamilton, Waikato Region, New Zealand

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Hamilton : Spellbound Glowworm & Cave Explorer Small Group Tour
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:30 AM
Price details
AU$242.22 x 1 AdultAU$242.22
Total
Price is AU$242.22
Until Sun, 26 Apr

What's included, what's not

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    An english speaking tour guide
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    Bottled water
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    Snacks
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    All Fees and Taxes
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    Fully Guided Small Group Tour
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    Air-conditioned vehicle
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    Complimentary pick up and drop off from our Hamilton - Meeting Point
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    Coffee and/or Tea
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    Admission to a fully guided 180 minutes experience of the Spellbound Glowworm Twin Caves
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    Breakfast
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    Lunch
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    Dinner

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • You do need to be able to walk for at least 40 minutes at a time over gentle terrain and pathways. We do not climb or crawl anywhere in our caves. There are no stairs in our caves. For those with mobility concerns, you will need to step up 40cm into and out of a transit van and down 40cm into and out of our raft. We do not take wheelchairs or walking frames. If you are concerned or unsure if your fitness is adequate, please contact us. Read more about - From Auckland: Spellbound, Waitomo Glowworm Cave Small Group Tour - https://www.viator.com/tours/Waitomo/Waitomo-Glowworm-and-Cave-Explorer-Small-Group-Tour-From-Auckland/d27469-458977P7?mcid=56757

Activity itinerary

Hamilton

  • 1h 30m
Begin your journey from the vibrant city of Hamilton. As we set off, your guide will introduce the day's adventures, setting the scene for an exciting exploration ahead. Enjoy a picturesque drive through the beautiful Waikato countryside en route to the Spellbound Glowworm Caves in the Waitomo region. Travel time from Hamilton to Spellbound Caves is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Waitomo Glowworm Caves

  • 3h
  • Admission ticket included
Join the unforgettable Spellbound Glowworm Cave & Explorer Tour in Waitomo. This unique adventure offers close-up encounters with enchanting glowworms and stunning caves, perfect for nature lovers and explorers. Begin your journey with an expert guide, discovering fascinating limestone formations and ancient cave stories. Admire impressive stalactites and stalagmites as you navigate winding underground passages. Enter the magical Glowworm Grotto, where thousands of glowworms illuminate the cave. Glide silently by boat beneath a ceiling of sparkling bioluminescence, like a starry night sky. Learn about the glowworms' life cycle and habitat from your knowledgeable guide. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings and capture incredible photos of this natural wonder. Travel in a small group for a more personal, immersive, and memorable experience in one of New Zealand’s most magical destinations.

Otorohanga

  • 30m
Recharge with a delectable lunch at a local eatery in Otorohanga (suggestions will be provided by your guide), savouring regional flavours. (Lunch is not included in the tour price)

Hamilton

  • 1h 30m
Reflect on the day's adventures during a leisurely drive back to Hamilton, relishing the memories of both the enchanting Caves and the captivating glow worms

Location

Activity location

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    Hamilton
    • Hamilton, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Volare Greenhill
    • 2b Gordonton Road
    • 3210, Hamilton, Waikato Region, New Zealand

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