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Caving

Explore the best caving, cannoning and cavern tours, attractions, glow-worm adventures, black water rafting tours, abseiling, and glow-worm Kayaking Adventures! These caving activities are best done with friends and family. Experience Waitomo Caves and more right throughout New Zealand with See and Do NZ!

 

Caving activities to See and Do in New Zealand

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Starlight Gourmet Kayak Tour - Rotorua

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Glide across the lake to the stunning Manupirua Hot Pools, which are only access ......

Original Pioneers Caving Tour

Original Pioneers Cav...

With Raglan Rock caving sometimes on your knees and perhaps at times on your bel ......

Glow Worm Cave Tour

Glow Worm Cave Tour

Glow Worm Cave Our scenic drive through native bush and farmland brings us to ......

Glow Worm Kayak Tour

Glow Worm Kayak Tour

One of New Zealand's premium glow worm experiences, the Glow Worm Kayak Tour wit ......

Karioi Glowworm Canyoning

Activity LocationHamilton & Waikato

As the sun goes down, begin your journey into the ancient lava flow flowing off Mount Karioi. Wrapped up in the latest c ...

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NZ $149.00
5 Hours
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Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Activity LocationDowntown Auckland, Auckland

Combine two iconic New Zealand attractions in one day with our Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Glowworm Caves Combo Tour ...

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NZ $410.00
11 Hours 30 Mins
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Canyoning - Piha Full Day

Activity LocationWest Auckland, Auckland

40 min away from the concrete jungle of Auckland city there is a real jungle, and in it the spectacular canyons of the W ...

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Milky Way Glowworm Cave Tour

Activity LocationBream Bay, Northland

See New Zealand's world-famous glowworms and stunning crystal formations in the Milky Way Glowworm Cave on a guided 1 ho ...

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NZ $45
1 Hours
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Waitomo Glow Worm Caves Day Tour

Activity LocationDowntown Auckland, Auckland

Discover the enchanting Waitomo Glowworm Caves on a day trip from Auckland. Enjoy a scenic drive, explore the magical gl ...

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NZ $279.00
7 Hours
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Bethells Boogie

Activity LocationWest Auckland, Auckland

Experience Bethells Boogie, an unparalleled bodyboarding adventure at Bethells Beach. Journey through the world's second ...

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NZ $250
4 hours
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Karioi Canyoning

Activity LocationHamilton & Waikato

Come and experience the adventure everyone is talking about. Karioi Canyoning is an adrenaline-pumping journey that happ ...

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NZ $139.00
4 Hours
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Sea Cave Adventures Whitianga

Activity LocationWhitianga, Coromandel

Covering over 25km of iconic Coromandel hotspots between Whitianga and Hot Water Beach, this trip is rich in Maori histo ...

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NZ $130.00
2 Hours
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Family Friendly Caving Adventure!

Activity LocationHamilton & Waikato

30 million years ago Mother Nature worked her magic and began to form some of the most incredible and beautiful caves th ...

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NZ $149.00
5 Hours
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Big Kanu Glowworm Tour- Tauranga

Activity LocationTauranga, Bay Of Plenty

Appreciate the beautiful scenery, birdlife and Glowworms from your seat in our Big Kanu. Launch the Big Kanu from the la ...

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NZ $140.00
2 Hours
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Underworld Adventures

Activity LocationPunakaiki, West Coast

Join us on a magical journey of discovery in the awe-inspiring Ananui GlowWorm Caves with our award-winning Underworld R ...

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NZ $165.00
4 Hours
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Waitomo Glow Worm Caves & Te Puia - Rotorua's Geothermal Valley

Activity LocationDowntown Auckland, Auckland

Experience the best of Rotorua's geothermal wonders and Waitomo Glowworm Caves in one incredible day trip from Auckland. ...

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NZ $750.00
11 Hours
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Cave Stream- Lets go caving

Activity LocationChristchurch, Canterbury

Discover two of Canterbury’s natural wonders- Go caving and explore Castle Hill /Kura Tawhiti. Your local guide will e ...

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NZ $499.00
8 Hours
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Frequently Asked Questions about Caving Activities

1. What is the biggest cave in New Zealand?

The biggest cave in New Zealand is the Nettlebed Cave. Located in Nelson, it is 889 metres deep!

2. How many caves are there in NZ?

Around 550 caves have been mapped in New Zealand. 300 in the North island and 250 in the South island. Check out some of the best caving experiences here!

3. Whats the best cave to visit in New Zealand?

If youre wanting to see glow worms in the cave, then you can visit the Kawiti glow worm cave in the Bay of Islands, or the Ananui cave in Punakaki! The Punakaki cave also has a river inside that you can go rafting in! There is also a glow worm cave in Hamilton where you can also explore the hobbiton movie set used in The Lord of the Rings!

Caving activities to See and Do in New Zealand


Caving

 

 
Caving activities to See and Do in New Zealand

There are many great places to go caving in New Zealand. There is a Glow Worm cave experience in the Bay of Islands and Punakaiki! There is also a Glow Worm cave tour in Hamilton, where you can also explore the Hobbiton movie set used in The Lord of the Rings!

If you're looking for something a little more thrilling, then check out this Underworld Rafting experience!

 

The best places for Caving in New Zealand


New Zealand has unique caves that harbour glow worms inside! There is a Glow Worm cave experience in the Bay of Islands and Punakaiki! There is also a Glow Worm cave tour in Hamilton, where you can also explore the Hobbiton movie set used in The Lord of the Rings!

The best places for Caving in New Zealand
 

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