75-Minute Guided Ruakuri Cave Tour Waitomo

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About the Activity

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.

1 hour 30 minutes

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Availability and Prices

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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Adult : 1

Inclusions & Exclusions

Local guide

Food and drinks

Fees : Gratuities. Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Ruakuri Cave

Waitomo Caves, New Zealand, 3977Discover 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. .1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket IncludedView Location

Meeting and Pickup

Starting point

Check in point 30 minutes before the tour departs Address: 39 Waitomo Village Road Waitomo Caves View Location

Starting point of tour - you must have a vehicle to drive yourself to the tour as we do not offer a shuttle serviceView Location

End point

Check in point 30 minutes before the tour departs Address: 39 Waitomo Village Road Waitomo Caves View Location

Starting point of tour - you must have a vehicle to drive yourself to the tour as we do not offer a shuttle serviceView Location

Pickup details

Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point

Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.

Additional Information

Wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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

Language And Guide

Tour Guide Available In

English

Ticket Details

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
One per booking

Ticket Redemption

Tickets can be redeemed at thE starting point• 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. • Wheelchair accessible • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation & Refunds

Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Pacific/Auckland time to receive 100% refund.

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Operated by THL - Waitomo Caves GroupCreated on 03 Aug 2017Created on 12 Sep 2024

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