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Kawiti Glow Worm Cave Tour & Opua Forest Walk
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- 3 hours
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Whether you’re on a shore excursion or just want to get away from the crowds at the most famous attractions in the Bay of Islands, this half-day tour is ideal. You’ll visit the Kawiti Glowworm Caves with a local Maori guide, take a leisurely walk along boardwalks in Opua Forest, and make a comfort (and photo) stop at Kawakawa’s quirky Hundertwasser Toilets.
- Make the most of a short time in the Bay of Islands with a half-day tour
- Be immersed in nature without having to do a strenuous hike
- Meet your guide at the conveniently central Waitangi Wharf
- Receive personalized attention on a small-group tour
What's Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Waitangi 0293, New Zealand
The tour departs from the Bay of Islands Yacht Club at 9.30am. Cruise Ship passengers, please walk to the end of the jetty. You will see our sign (Bay of Islands Shuttles & Shore Trips) please check in there.Our contact number is 021 0277 3446. Non
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Kawiti Glow Worm Caves
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Kawakawa Public Toilets by Hundertwasser
35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Waitangi Golf Club
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Opua Forest Lookout Track
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 11 travelers
Operated by Mullarkey Tours Limited
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
66 reviews
LINDA_B, Apr 2024
Such a pretty sight! Pleasant guide & good van for travel - not crowded and prompt. Loved the scenery, too!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Hi,
Many thanks for your review. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.
Kathy_J, Apr 2024
The glow worm cave was amazing. Our Māori presenter provided wonderful information as we toured this unusual cave. Highly recommend!
The walk through the rainforest was quiet and serene. We would have enjoyed more information throughout the drive learning as much as we could about beautiful New Zealand.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
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Becky_K, Apr 2024
The Forest walk was great and our guide Holger was really informative and funny. The glow worm caves were interesting… wish photos were allowed so we could share with people.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Hi,
Many thanks for taking the time to give us a review. I will pass on your feedback to Holger.
Christine_C, Mar 2024
Really enjoyed the glow worm caves But the best part of the day was the Opua forest walk thanks to the expert knowledge of our bus driver.Thank you for such a great tour.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Hi,
Many thanks for your review. I will pass on your feedback to the driver involved.
Belinda_V, Feb 2024
Bill was a wonderful tour guide and even spotted "Rob" the eel outside the Kawiti Glow Worm Cave. We enjoyed the forest walk despite being a bit tired. He took for care of us all.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Hi Belinda,
Seeing "Rob" the eel makes you a member of a very special group of people. Over the years I must have done at least a hundred tours to the caves and never seen him.
I will pass on your comments to Bill, who I know will be pleased.
Kathleen_R, Feb 2024
I’ve never seen anything like the glow worm caves. Fascinating! Our guide in the caves was very entertaining, she even sang to the worms. The forest walk with our driver/guide was so educational. New Zealand is like no other place in the world. They take their forests very seriously. We had to wash our shoes when entering and when leaving. I would definitely recommend this tour.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Many thanks for your review and recommendation. I will pass on your feedback to both guides involved.
Yvonne_K, Feb 2024
The forest walk and cave tour. But the best is how accommodating you were. Our ship (Oceania) decided to leave port an hour early and the gentlemen leading the tour did their utmost best to give us the experience and on a timely manner. Great job!
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Hi, many thanks for your review. I will pass on your feedback to the guide involved.
Alexandra_L, Feb 2024
Had a lovely morning with Geoff visiting the forest and the glow worms. Our ship changed the arrival and departure times on us and Mullarkey Tours was on top of it and showed us what we wanted to see and got us back in time for our tender. Geoff was a safe driver and an informative guide.
It’s always great to see how other countries are doing things - in this case saving the Kaura tree.
Be mindful if not being able to see your hand in front of your face makes you uncomfortable, the caves are dark!
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Many thanks for your review. I will pass on your comments to Geoff.
Francesca_S, Jan 2024
Nice tour with knowledgeable guide. We were lucky to be in the cave with only a couple of other groups as after us it became manic and I don’t think that would be fun at all. They really should regulate the number of people as it is a great thing to do but not when you are being herded like cattle. Bush walk was good, not too long and lots to see.
Response from Host, Jan 2024
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MYLES_M, Dec 2023
This was a very unique experience. Exceeded my expectations. Our guide was super friendly, knowledgeable, and welcoming. Something you should never miss and you’ll never see again anywhere else!
Response from Host, Jan 2024
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