# Waitomo Glowworm Caves

> Guided tours take visitors by boat through a limestone cave lit by thousands of glowworms. The tour lasts about 45 minutes in the Glowworm Cave itself.

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Guided tours take visitors by boat through a limestone cave lit by thousands of glowworms. The tour lasts about 45 minutes in the Glowworm Cave itself. Book ahead for busy summer days, and check which of the three caves (Glowworm, Ruakuri, Aranui) matches your time and fitness.

- **Nearest town:** Waitomo Caves, New Zealand
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -38.2609, 175.1031
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## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually March–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February, June, August–September and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Waitomo caves and the SH3 coast road to New Plymouth](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzm-waitomo-to-new-plymouth/)

## Nearby

- [Waitomo Glowworm Caves](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzn-waitomo-glowworm-caves/) – 0 km
- [Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-waitomo-top-10-holiday-park/) – 0 km
- [Giant Shearer Statue, Te Kūiti](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-te-kuiti-shearer-statue/) – 10 km
- [Mangapohue Natural Bridge](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzm-mangapohue-natural-bridge/) – 12 km

## FAQs

### Where is Waitomo Glowworm Caves?

Waitomo Glowworm Caves is in Waitomo Caves, New Zealand, at GPS -38.2609, 175.1031.

### Which road trips pass Waitomo Glowworm Caves?

Waitomo Glowworm Caves is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Waitomo caves and the SH3 coast road to New Plymouth.

### What is there to see near Waitomo Glowworm Caves?

Places worth a stop nearby: Waitomo Glowworm Caves (0 km), Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park (0 km), Giant Shearer Statue, Te Kūiti (10 km) and Mangapohue Natural Bridge (12 km).

### When is the best time to visit Waitomo Glowworm Caves?

The most pleasant months are usually March–May and October–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in February, June, August–September and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)