75-Minute Guided Ruakuri Cave Tour Waitomo

Ruakuri Cave offers a captivating blend of Waitomo's most compelling subterranean experiences. Journey down through the spectacular spiral entrance, and marvel at the softly folding shawl-like limestone formations and crystal tapestries. Hear the distant thunder of the subterranean waterfalls and get up close to the glowworms. Spectacular and unique, Ruakuri Cave offers a captivating blend of Waitomo's most compelling subterranean experiences. In this 2 hours sightseeing tour, your guide will bring you up close to glowworms, elaborate cave formations, underground rivers, myths, legends and sacred Maori sites.

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Stop At: Ruakuri Cave, Waitomo Caves 3977 New Zealand

Discover the spectacular Ruakuri Cave on this 75-minute guided walking tour.

Ruakuri Cave has displays of glowworms and is filled with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites formed over millions of years. Points of interest include softly folding shawl-like formations (formed by flowing rivers) and fossilized seashells, which indicate how the caves were once part of the seabed. Major features include Holdens Cavern, named after James Holden who first opened the cave to the public, The Drum Passage, The Pretties, and The Ghost Passage.

Tours depart every day (except Christmas Day) at 9.00am, 10.00am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm. Photography is permitted in Ruakuri Cave. Ruakuri Cave is wheelchair accessible. .

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"Children must be accompanied by an adult"
"All you will need are comfortable shoes and a warm jacket."
"You must check in 30 minutes before the tour departs ."
"Due to high demand and limited capacity if you are late or miss your scheduled tour time your ticket(s) are forfeited and non refundable. New bookings will incur the full tour cost and are subject to availability"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability"



Duration: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
Start location: 1: Waitomo Village Road, Waitomo Caves 3977, New Zealand
2: Ruakuri Cave Tours, 204 Tumutumu Road, Waitomo Caves 3985, New Zealand

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Local guide
• Entry/Admission - Ruakuri Cave

Not Included

• Food and drinks
• Gratuities
• Hotel pickup and drop-off

Facilities