Time zone
GMT +12:00
No time difference
Currency
New Zealand Dollar
1EUR = 2.00NZD
Official languages
English
Best time to visit
DEC - FEB
Summer months offer warm weather and cave exploration.
Recommended trip duration
2 days
Top things to do in Waitomo
Autumn deal
Hobbiton and Lord of the Rings Movie Set Tour
Book now for today
Hotel pick-up
Private tour
(3.3K) • 80K+ booked
From
€ 64.85
€ 137.75
Retail: € 189.35
Autumn deal
Hobbiton & Waitomo Tour with Picnic Lunch from Auckland
Hotel pick-up
English guided
Free cancellation
(414) • 7K+ booked
From
€ 187.45
Waitomo Glowworm Caves Boat Tour
Book now for tomorrow
English guided
Free cancellation
(6) • 100+ booked
From
€ 160.75
Autumn deal
Klook's choice
Auckland to Rotorua: Hobbiton & Waitomo Tour with Picnic Lunch
Hotel pick-up
English guided
Free cancellation
(32) • 900+ booked
From
€ 187.45
Hobbiton & Waitomo Caves Small Group Experience with Lunch
Hotel pick-up
English guided
Free cancellation
(163) • 2K+ booked
From
€ 189.29
Hobbiton and Waitomo Caves Small Group Tour
Book now for tomorrow
Small group
English guided
(6) • 200+ booked
€ 40.35
Waitomo Caves, Blue Springs and Kiwi House Small Group Tour
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
(6) • 100+ booked
€ 201.65
Off the Beaten Track Glowworm Cave Tour - Down to Earth Waitomo
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
(37) • 700+ booked
€ 126.15
Spellbound, Waitomo Glowworm and Cave Explorer Small Group Tour
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
(8) • 100+ booked
€ 187.25
Waitomo Caves & Te Puia Rotorua Small Group Day Tour
Hotel pick-up
English guided
Free cancellation
(108) • 1K+ booked
From
€ 235.60
Klook's choice
Hobbiton Movie Set & Waitomo Glow Worm Caves Tour
English guided
Free cancellation
Instant confirmation
(43) • 1K+ booked
€ 259.25
Hotels in Waitomo
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€ 61.63
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€ 104.28
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€ 42.79
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Reviews of Waitomo activities
Aiko ********************
2026-05-31 09:01:03
The tour was well organized, informative, and enjoyable from start to finish. It was fascinating to learn about the history and behind-the-scenes details of the set. The scenery was stunning, and there were plenty of opportunities to take memorable photos.
The comfortable luxury van made the journey relaxing and pleasant, allowing us to sit back and take in the beautiful scenery along the way.
Klook User
2026-09-30 19:41:11
The Greatsites bus driver/guide, Anthony, was hospitable, knowledgeable, accommodating,very kind and entertaining;he goes the extra mile;helped us bring our souvenirs back to the bus before the Hobbit tour started because we did not have time to go. We made another toilet break on the way back to Auckland,which was helpful. Anthony always had a smile on his face;made sure we were all safe, and looked after each other.Anthony is quite an asset to have. Thank you for the pleasant day Anthony. WAITOMO caves:the tour guide was very knowledgeable funny and helpful friendly.We felt the history of the place. It was like being in the movie Avatar with the cute glow worms shining their natural glow around us. HOBITTON: The set is wonderfully made. This was my wife’s anniversary present because I love LOTR so so much. The feeling was surreal. The tour guide helpful and knowledgeable. I wish we had more time overall. but we did have a large group also. Highly recommended tour.
Sugawara *****
2026-06-01 20:08:34
Brad was an excellent guide. I often get stomach aches and motion sickness, but he made sure to have regular restroom breaks, and his driving was smooth with no sudden stops, which made me feel very comfortable. Of course, the scenery, the Hobbiton tour, and the glowworm tour were all wonderful. Even though I'm not very good at English, it was a small group tour, so everyone was friendly, and I had a great time.
W**
2026-07-10 21:08:52
Nice tour guide. I wrongly booked the destination to Rotorua, so I was so panicked when I noticed this. By keeping calling the CS, luckily they answered and let me change to round-trip back to Auckland at 7am on the trip day. Thanksful for that! Enjoyed a lot in the trip. The nature of NZ is so amazing!
Klook 用戶
2026-09-02 09:36:46
The guide was very humorous and witty, and their photography skills were also quite good. I initially thought it would be tiring, but it wasn't at all. Inside, you can see not only fireflies but also many stalactites. I highly recommend checking it out. We drove ourselves there, and the location wasn't hard to find.
Klook User
2026-06-27 21:30:21
Our Hobbiton, Waitomo Caves, and Flexi Tours experience was absolutely amazing! Hobbiton truly felt like stepping into Middle-earth, with stunning scenery and incredible attention to detail. The glowworms in the Waitomo Caves were breathtaking, and our guide, Cuppa Tea, was informative, entertaining, and even treated us to a beautiful song. Bunty from Flexi Tours made our journey even more enjoyable with his friendly personality, fascinating insights about New Zealand, and a bonus stop at a beautiful hanging bridge. Our group of four felt safe, well looked after, and had an unforgettable trip. Highly recommend these experiences to anyone visiting New Zealand! 🇦🇺
Tsz *********
2026-09-06 02:47:55
I really enjoyed the trip. I saw the kiwi birds, and they were very cute. Unfortunately, you can’t take photos of them because camera flashes and bright lights can damage their sensitive eyes. But the kiwi birds were very cute!
Besides that, my favourite part of the trip was going to Blue Spring. It was so beautiful and looked unreal. In addition, our tour guide was very friendly and told us a lot of interesting things about New Zealand and Auckland.
Sanchi *****
2026-04-09 08:51:53
it was great! the trip was very well organised and the guide was superb!
Pia *************
2026-08-07 07:20:23
I really enjoyed my visit, especially our tour guide, Dave from Cheeky Travel. He made the tour so much fun and made sure to explain everything we were seeing along the way. His knowledge and enthusiasm made the experience even more enjoyable. Rotorua is truly a must-visit destination—I absolutely loved my time here and can't wait to come back!
Waitomo at a glance
Quick facts about Waitomo
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What to know before visiting Waitomo
Quick snapshot of Waitomo Caves and what to expect
Waitomo Caves is a compact destination best known for tours and water-based cave experiences, with most bookings clustered in Tours followed by Water activities. Demand swings through the year, with a strong peak in December and a clear low in August, so the visitor rhythm is pronounced.
Best times to visit and how prices change
Klook booking data shows demand peaks in December and bottoms out in August. Prices drift through the year: they’re typically highest around February and much lower around May, with the data showing roughly a large gap between the priciest and cheapest months. If you want lower prices and smaller crowds, May and the late-spring months are generally better; if you want the full peak-season atmosphere, plan for December. Note that price and demand don’t always move in perfect sync here—the busiest month is December while the single highest prices in our series appear around February.
Tips for travellers from the Philippines
If you’re travelling from the Philippines, many visitors book activities a few weeks ahead: Klook’s typical lead time sits around 18 days, though last-minute bookings are still possible roughly five days out. For short trips you can be flexible and book a little in advance, while for peak-season travel in December it helps to lock popular tours earlier.
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