Want to up the ante when it comes to inner tubing? Now you can float along a subterranean river in the Waitomo Caves! Thousands of glowworms flicker on the walls as you cruise through the narrow passageways and eventually take a plunge down a waterslide. Friendly and experienced guides look after you every step of the way, soothing any jitters and ensuring a memorable adventure!
Meet your expert guide at the CaveWorld office and get outfitted in wetsuits, booties and helmets with attached flashlights. The fun starts as soon as you pull the wetsuits on — it's not always an easy task, but good for a laugh!
Once you’re suited up, hop into a shuttle for a short ride to the cave. Get out near the cave entrance with your tube and helmet, and walk through the bush to reach the cave. After a safety briefing, gear check, and photo op, follow your guide down a stairway that leads you into the cave system.
During your tubing experience, you have the chance to zip down a waterslide. And if you’re up for it, you can even crawl up a cave passageway to a hidden waterfall! Your helpful guides assist you to overcome any challenges, ensuring a safe and fun experience.
In quieter moments, float on a gentle river through the cave, watching the soft lights of the glowworms stretch out above you like a starry night sky. You’ll come out of the cave with a feeling of accomplishment and awe.
You don't need to be super fit or a great swimmer to do this tour. Expect thrills in the cave, but the tour is suitable for adventurous people of different ages, sizes, and physical fitness levels. Please bring your own swimsuit and towel; all other equipment is provided.
After approximately 1.25 hours underground, exit the cave and return to the office by shuttle. Enjoy a complimentary hot beverage as you celebrate your fantastic adventure!
A MUST DO... This was so much fun and such an experience. We meet a couple who said there tour director told them not to do this tour because the water was cold..DO NOT LISTEN TO THEM.. you wear a wet suit. Don't miss this experience._br/_ Age70fromPalmBeachGardensUSA
Review by: Charles P, May 2017
Very unique activity. Don't know of any place else in the world where you could do something like tubing down a glow worm cave. Great fun and great guides. Don't miss.
Review by: Brooke H, April 2017
My family and I recently did Cave Tubing. It was amazing. It was an easy walk into the caves and the float through the caves to see the glowworms was totally awesome. As a family we loved doing this. Rich was a great guide and the free photos at the end was a bonus. Maybe not worth the money but we loved it anyway.
Review by: lee g, November 2016
worth getting wet
Review by: suanneborjo, May 2016
We had a great day, guide was knowledgeable and friendly.
Review by: chef.monty1330, March 2016
Awesome fun
Review by: Toni C, January 2016
This was a great tour for the whole family, our youngest being 14. Our guides Kyle and Nat were very informative and funny and helpful. The cave and glow worms were amazing. Great experience!!
Review by: Christopher C, January 2015
An incredible experience! Our two guides, Sam and Rich, couldn't have been more friendly and welcoming. All the equipment was in good condition and the caves were spectacular. Exploring the cave system was fantastic and the glow worms were truly beautiful. A wonderful trip - thanks all! Chris and Sarah, UK.
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