• Meander underground along the Waitomo River and gaze in silence at the myriad of glow worm lights that make up the Glowworm Grotto.
  • There are around 300 known limestone caves underground in the Waitomo region, but the Waitomo Glowworm Caves are perhaps the most special of all.
  • The caves are at Waitomo on the North Island and contain millions of glowworms. These bioluminescent creatures light up the cave walls.
  • Waitomo limestone caves, north-central North Island, New Zealand. A popular tourist attraction, they have elaborate stalactites, stalagmites, and incrustations.
  • There are several different kinds of glowworms in New Zealand and Australia, but Waitomo is home to arachnocampa luminosa.
  • Waitomo is famous for its cave tours. Choose from a selection of action packed cave adventures or sightseeing glow worm tours.
  • Waitomo Caves Hotel is situated upon a natural high-point in an area of limestone rock honeycombed with natural caves and underground streams.
  • ...39 Waitomo Village Rd, Waitomo Caves (just outside the Waitomo Village), +64 7 878 8228, toll-free: 0800 456 922, caveinfo@waitomo.com.
  • The Waitomo District, in which the Waitomo Glowworm Caves are located, offers great river rafting, relaxation spas, hikes and much more.