Float through Ruakuri Cave’s underground rivers, past glowworms and limestone formations. Small rapids and full safety gear make it thrilling yet safe.
Don’t miss these top highlights at Waitomo Caves
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Glowworm Grotto
Tens of thousands of bioluminescent glowworms light up Waitomo Glowworm Cave’s ceiling like a starry night sky. Drift silently on boats as their reflections shimmer on the underground river, creating a truly surreal experience.
Spiral entrance
A dramatic, spiraling entrance leading you down into Ruakrui Cave, offering stunning perspectives and photo opportunities.
Cathedral Chamber
Towering stalactites and stalagmites form grand, cathedral-like halls in Rikauri Cave. The intricate limestone formations showcase nature’s slow and deliberate artistry over millennia.
Crystal Curtain Gallery
Delicate curtain-like formations and sparkling crystalline stalactites adorn the walls of Aranui Cave. The chamber’s shimmering textures give it a surreal, fantasy-like atmosphere.
Black water rafting
Float along underground rivers on inner tubes, drifting through glowworm-lit tunnels for a thrilling yet magical ride at Ruakuri Cave.
Echo Chamber
Curved walls and expansive chambers in Ruakuri Cave amplify sounds naturally, creating haunting echoes. This sensory feature makes footsteps, dripping water, and guide commentary even more immersive.
