Highlights
- 1.5 hour Ruakuri Cave tour in Waitomo
- View glowworms up close & learn about their lifecycle
- Discover limestone formations & crystal tapestries
- Fully accessible tour with wheelchair & pushchair access
Description
Step into the enchanting world of Ruakuri Cave, one of Waitomo’s most captivating and accessible underground experiences. This 1.5 hour guided Ruakuri Cave Tour allows you to explore intricate limestone formations, crystal tapestries and hear the thunder subterranean waterfalls, all while getting an up-close view of the magical glowworms that light up this cave in Waitomo.
The Ruakuri Cave tour begins with descending through a unique man-made spiral entrance, leading to beautiful limestone chambers such as Holdens Cavern, The Drum Passage and The Ghost Passage. Along the way, you'll discover the cave’s geological history and cultural significance, including its early exploration by James Holden.
Ruakuri Cave offers a sustainable, inclusive experience in Waitomo, powered entirely by renewable energy and designed to accommodate wheelchairs and pushchairs (widths up to 65cm). Unlike the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, photography is permitted at Ruakuri Cave, allowing you to capture the beauty of this unique cave system.
Trip Includes
- 1.5 hour Ruakuri Cave tour
- Wheelchair & pushchair-accessible pathways
- Unique spiral entrance
- View glowworms & limestone formations
Duration
Departures
- Regular departures between 10am - 3:30pm
- Departs from Ruakuri Visitor Centre on Tumutumu Road, Waitomo
- Operates daily all year
Other Information
- Child rates apply (4-14yrs)
- You must have your own transport to the Ruakuri Visitor Centre (located near the Waitomo Glowworm Caves Visitor Centre)
- Wheelchair/pushchair width must not exceed 65cm
- Backpacks are not permitted inside the cave
- Photography and video are allowed in designated areas
- Ruakuri Cave is powered by 100% renewable energy
- Please bring a warm jacket & wear comfortable walking shoes
- The Ruakuri Visitor Centre is a cashless site, please bring a contactless payment method for any purchases
- Tours may be cancelled due to weather or other conditions; provide contact details for updates
Normal Retail Prices
- Adult: NZD$116.00
- Child (4-14yrs): NZD$44.00
All prices shown in NZD$.
