Where Can I book Ruakuri cave tour online?

You can book the Ruakuri cave tour online at the Thrillophilia website which offers you instant and hassle-free booking experience. You can also avail the best prices and offers at the site and enjoy a thrilling experience.

What is included in the Ruakuri cave tour?

The Ruakuri cave tour includes a guided walking experience through the caves. Also, transportation from the meeting point to the entrance of the caves is included in the tour. During the trip, you will get a chance to explore the Holdens Cavern, The Drum Passage, The Pretties, and The Ghost Passage. The experienced guide will make the tour a learning experience.

What's the best way to experience Ruakuri cave?

As most of the caves are underground and there are many passages to the caves, the best way to explore the caves is by taking a guided walking tour through them. The Ruakuri Guided Tour takes you on a guided walking tour of the Waitomo Caves and offers a fun-filled day out.

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Ruakuri Cave Tour Overview

Book the Ruakuri cave tour and come on an amazing fairytale adventure. This tour will take you into another world and give you experiences that you will never forget.

What to Expect:

Enjoy longest underground walking tour:

Ruakuri caves are one of the most ancient and spiritually significant places in New Zealand. This cave tour will take you on the longest underground walking tour in Waitomo. The caves were discovered by a Maori hunter 400-500 years ago while he was out for bird hunting.

Learn how Ruakuri Caves got its name:

When that Maori hunter first came here the entrance of the caves was surrounded by a group of wild dogs, and hence the name Ruari was given, 'Rua' den and 'Kuri' dogs was given. Over the years, the caves have become a sacred burial site for the locals. Embark on this cave tour to enjoy a fun-filled day out in the caves.

Guided tour of caves formed in million years:

The Ruakuri cave will take you to a detailed guided tour of the caves. You will witness how the caves formed with the stalactites and stalagmites that were formed millions of years ago. This journey will make you learn a lot about archaeology.

Explore the chain that makes Ruakuri Caves:

On this tour, you will be visiting the Holdens Cavern, The Drum Passage, The Pretties, and The Ghost Passage that forms a chain to make the Ruakuri caves. Ask your guide about whatever you want to know and he will give you all the answers.

Opening Hours:

Summer Hours: 9:00 am-5:30 pm (01 Nov - 31 Mar)
Winter Hours: 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Closed on Christmas Day
Tours depart every half an hour from 9:00 am-4:00 pm
Tour is approximately 2 hours (1hr 30 min underground)

Meeting Point:

585 Waitomo Village Road (formerly Waitomo Caves Road), Waitomo Caves

Getting there:

To enjoy the Ruakuri cave tour, you are required to undergo a 2.5 hour (200km) drive from Auckland, a 2-hour drive from Rotorua.
Child ticket for Ruakuri cave tour: Age 4-14 years
Free admission for infants under 4 years.

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Ruakuri Cave Tour

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204 Tumutumu Road, Waitomo Caves 3985, New Zealand

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Ruakuri Cave Tour Policies

The customer receives a confirmation voucher via email within 1 business hours of successful booking.

In case the preferred slots are unavailable, an alternate schedule of the customer’s preference will be arranged and a new confirmation voucher will be sent via email.

Alternatively, the customer may choose to cancel their booking before confirmation and a full refund will be processed.

If cancellation is made 30 days or more before the date of travel, 25.0% of total booking cost will be charged as cancellation fees.
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Ruakuri Cave Tour FAQs

Where Can I book Ruakuri cave tour online?

You can book the Ruakuri cave tour online at the Thrillophilia website which offers you instant and hassle-free booking experience. You can also avail the best prices and offers at the site and enjoy a thrilling experience.
What is included in the Ruakuri cave tour?

The Ruakuri cave tour includes a guided walking experience through the caves. Also, transportation from the meeting point to the entrance of the caves is included in the tour. During the trip, you will get a chance to explore the Holdens Cavern, The Drum Passage, The Pretties, and The Ghost Passage. The experienced guide will make the tour a learning experience.
What's the best way to experience Ruakuri cave?

As most of the caves are underground and there are many passages to the caves, the best way to explore the caves is by taking a guided walking tour through them. The Ruakuri Guided Tour takes you on a guided walking tour of the Waitomo Caves and offers a fun-filled day out.

How much does it cost to visit Ruakuri cave?

The cost of the Ruakuri cave tour is INR 3250 per adult. The price includes a guided tour of the caves along with transportation between the meeting point and the caves. The child ticket for children between 4 to 14 is INR 1699 per child, and infants under 4 can join the tour free of cost.

Should I book Ruakuri cave tickets in advance?

Although not a mandatory requirement, but it is advisable to book the Ruakuri cave tour tickets in advance. The Ruakuri Caves are a famous tourist attraction in New Zealand. You can choose to pay at the gate, but the queues can be lengthy, and the crowds can slow you down, especially during the peak season. The best option is to book online and avoid any last-moment issues.

What are Ruakuri cave tour hours of operation?

The Ruakuri cave tour is operational every day from 0900 AM to 0530 PM during the summers, i.e., from 1st November to 31st March. During the winters, the timings for the cave tour are 0900 AM to 0500 PM. The duration of the Ruakuri Guided Tour is approximately 2 hours.

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