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Display room at the Waitomo Caves Museum featuring exhibits and collections.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

VISIT US

The Waitomo Caves Museum & Discovery Centre is located in the heart of Waitomo Village, with the bus stop outside the building and within walking distance of the world-famous Glowworm Caves.

21 Waitomo Village Road, Waitomo Caves Village

ENTRY

  • Adults: NZD $10 per person

  • Children (4–14 yrs): FREE with paid adult

  • Seniors: NZD $7 per person

  • Small Group (4 Adults): NZD $30 total

  • Large Group (10+ Adults): NZD $7 per person

50% discount on Museum entry when purchased with any local tour or accommodation*.

Enquire about pricing for school groups.

 

*Tickets/Bookings must be purchased through the Waitomo Caves Museum. 

OPEN HOURS

Monday – Sunday: 10:00 am – 3:30 pm

MEMBERSHIP

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS & EXPERIENCES

Waitomo Glowworm Cave – world-famous boat ride beneath thousands of glowworms

Ruakuri Cave & Aranui Cave – guided tours through spectacular limestone formations

Black Water Rafting – adventurous tubing through underground rivers

Mangapohue Natural Bridge – a stunning limestone arch just 25 km from the village

Waitomo Walkway & Ruakuri Scenic Reserve – short native bush walks with karst landscapes

PLANNING YOUR ADVENTURE


Visit our partner site to discover all the incredible cave and adventure activities in the region — and book your experience today.

EXPLORE OUR COLLECTIONS


Explore some of our collections Below

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WAITOMO CAVES
MUSEUM & DISCOVERY
CENTRE

Waitomo Caves Museum & Discovery Centre
21 Waitomo Village Road, Waitomo Caves Village
PO Box 12, Waitomo Caves, Waitomo 3943
Phone: +64 7 878 7640 (ext. 1)
Email: info@waitomodiscovery.org

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