Recent Traveler Reviews
Here is a selection of the most recent reviews of the Waitomo Glowworm Caves Discovery Tour from Auckland submitted by actual travelers. Read what travelers liked, what they loved, and what they thought could be improved.
We really enjoyed the caves and those busy glowworms were really glowing!
Reviewed by: elizabeth a, February 2012
Two hour bus ride from Auckland CBD through beautiful country scenery. The drivers were quite informational and friendly. I enjoyed seeing the cave and was awed by the spectacle of the Glowworms! I would do it again one day
Reviewed by: Ryan M, February 2011
I booked using Viator which would send my booking to a travel agent in NZ. The travel agent didn't check their email so nobody knew that I had paid for everything in total. Had to do last minute chase-up calls. Calling internationally to Viator only to let the answering machine tell me that 'Viator is an online company and will only deal with issues online'. Very frustrating!! Don't see why they have a phone number in the first place then. Other than this panicky hiccup, the actual tour itself was lots of fun and very intriguing.
Reviewed by: Stephanie T, Australia, January 2010
The tour was good but the drive was very long.
Reviewed by: Monica W, USA, August 2009
I enjoyed it but was disappointed that we could not take pictures in the main part of the caves.
Reviewed by: Robert M, USA, March 2009
Very enjoyable.
Reviewed by: Randall D, USA, February 2009
The bus driver was very informative and made the long ride out to the caves go by quickly. The ride back was much longer without any narrative.
Reviewed by: Kirsten Z, USA, August 2007
The tour operator left messages for us at our hotel noting the pickup time. The operator/driver of the tour was knowledgable and a skilled driver. The caves did not disappoint and the preordered lunch was excellant! Our return driver was not a very good bus driver. Overall we would do the tour again.
Reviewed by: DOLORES M, January 2012
Not so spectacular. Optional lunch is below average.
Reviewed by: Don, Canada, March 2011
The tour was mostly riding a bus 2 hours there and 2 hours back with only a very short tour of about 45. A longer tour in the caves would have been appreciated.
Reviewed by: Melissa F, Canada, December 2008
