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Choose a more authentic glowworm adventure. This off-the-beaten-track journey takes you deep into stunning limestone caves on our family farm. Experience Waitomo’s top-rated, most immersive glowworm caving experience.
Highlights
- Amazing glow worm displays!
- Phone/small cameras welcome
- Only 2-8 people per group
- Away from the crowds
- Just the right amount of adventure
- Authentic eco experience
- Family owned and operated
- #1 Trip Advisor rated tour in the Waitomo District
Experience an Authentic Glowworm Adventure
Join us for a personalised 3.5-hour guided tour designed for small groups of 2–8 people. Your journey begins at our farmhouse, where we’ll provide all the clothing, footwear, and equipment you need.
Step into the wild as you walk through native bush, climb over boulders, and wade through a freshwater stream leading into our cave system. Unlike commercial tours, our caves remain in their purest, most natural state—no concrete paths, no artificial lighting—just a true eco-adventure into New Zealand’s breathtaking glowworm environment.
Inside the caves, take your time marveling at glowing displays and intricate limestone formations. You’re welcome to bring a small camera, and your guide will also capture stunning photos of your adventure, which we’ll send to you for free.
After your underground journey, relax with a hot shower and refreshments back at the farmhouse. We love welcoming visitors from around the world and are always happy to share local knowledge and travel tips.
Located on our family farm, this incredible cave system is one of only two in Waitomo classified as ‘of international significance’ by New Zealand’s Department of Conservation. Come and experience an authentic piece of New Zealand paradise!
All prices are shown in NZD ($)
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Authenticated Reviews & Photos All of our reviews are from people who have booked and paid for this activity thru Bookme
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Isabelle Buehrer from Switzerland wrote on 23 November 2024
Great Tour!
Because it was fully booked at the well-known place for the glowworms, I randomly read about the "Down to Earth" cave tour on the Internet. In retrospect, I'm glad the tours at the well-known place were fully booked. I was able to experience a great cave tour with "Down to Earth". In a small group of 6 people, we walked into the cave with rubber boots on our feet in the middle of a stream. Equipped with a helmet and headlamp, we sometimes had to climb over larger stones. The exciting path through the cave and especially the glowworms, to see a starry sky shine, made the tour unforgettable. Ash, our guide, was also always concerned about our safety and explained very informatively during the tour. I can recommend the tour 100%, would do it again myself immediately! It was an unforgettable adventure. Thanks to the whole team of "Down to Earth".
From Down to Earth - Waitomo Eco Glowworm Cave Tours
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a memorable experience with our "Down to Earth" cave tour. It's great that you got to enjoy the glowworms in a smaller, more intimate group. We'll be sure to pass your kind words along to Ash and the team. We’d love to welcome you back for another adventure anytime!
trevorw1 from Australia wrote on 02 November 2024
Awesome little adventure
This little tour was amazing. From having to trek from the farm down to cave, then the awesome scenery and through in a little bit of climbing of rocks to get to our destination. The glow works looked amazing and the pics that Ash took for us turned out perfect. Ash was a fantastic guide as well and always communicated with the group and kept the laughs going too.
From Down to Earth - Waitomo Eco Glowworm Cave Tours
Thank you for the great review! We're so glad you had an amazing adventure with us. It sounds like you really enjoyed the journey through the cave, the glowworms, and the fun moments with Ash! We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to him. We hope to see you again for another memorable experience!
garyc22 from New Zealand wrote on 22 April 2024
Must do trip, no crowds.
We loved this personal family lead caving and glowworm tour. We highly recommend. Such a great experience. Lots of amazing sights, the guide takes photos for you.
From Down to Earth - Waitomo Eco Glowworm Cave Tours
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 🌟 We're thrilled that you enjoyed our personal, family-led caving and glowworm tour.
Daan from New Zealand wrote on 27 February 2024
A one-of-kind experience
A one-of-kind experience that you couldn’t find anywhere else. The small groups and the amazing, personal touch of Ash, the tour guide, ensured that we had the time and focus to experience all the things that the caves had to offer. We’d recommend this tour to everyone! Thanks again, Ash!
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HoangPhucHieu Pham from New Zealand wrote on 12 January 2025
Amazing tour
Very good tour. Highly recommend