Half-Day Tour of Kawiti Glow Worm Caves, Hundertwasser Cultural Centre & Opua Forest
Explore the stunning region surrounding the Bay of Islands on this exciting half-day tour. Your tour starts at the magical Kawiti Glow Worm Caves, a 200-metre underground cave system home to stalactites, stalagmites and the eye-catching New Zealand Glow Worm. After learning about the life cycle of these blue-green beauties from a local Maori guide, you will visit the world-famous “Hundertwasser Toilets” and Hundertwasser Cultural Centre before finishing with a walk through Opua Forest to admire the giant Kauri trees.
Inclusions
- Valid for one child (4–15) or one adult (16+)
- Four-hour Kawiti Glow Worm Caves, Hundertwasser Exhibition Centre and Opua Forest Walk Tour
- 30-minute guided tour of Kawiti Glow Worm Caves with local Maori guide
- Bush walk through a natural corridor of karst rock formations and pristine rainforest
- Visit the world-famous “Hundertwasser Toilets” designed by Austrian artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser
- Visit the Hundertwasser Cultural Centre
- Complimentary fresh cream doughnut
- Walk through Opua Forest to admire 1000-year-old Kauri trees and the Waitangi lookout
- Return transfers from Kerikeri and Paihia hotels
- Available: Selected dates: See booking calendar: Departs 9.30am, returns 1.30pm (approximately)
- Bookings valid to 30 September 2026
Pricing & availability
Things to know
Things don’t always work out, so enjoy peace of mind knowing that the following cancellation options are available to you.
- Up to 1 day before your chosen date - 100%
- Up to 7 days after purchase - 100%
- Cancellations made more than 24 hours before tour departure date: no cancellation fees apply
- Cancellations within 24 hours of tour departure date, late arrivals and no-shows: 100% cancellation fee applies
Changes to Booking
24 hours’ notice is required to change a booking you have made
Selected dates
Availability:
- Available: Selected dates: See booking calendar: Departs 9.30am, returns 1.30pm (approximately)
- Bookings valid to 30 September 2026
- Pick-Up/Drop-Off Point: Return transfers available from Kerikeri and Paihia hotels
- Departure Point: Bay of Islands Cruise Port (Waitangi Wharf)
- Please ensure you are at your pick-up location no later than the scheduled departure time. Late arrivals will likely result in your itinerary being modified and some inclusions may need to be removed to accommodate travel time
Important:
- Mullarkey Tours will be in contact after booking to organise hotel pick up and drop off. Customers are also welcome to contact Mullarkey Tours directly on 021 0277 3446 to organise transfers
- Please allow up to four hours for this experience, including travel time
- Food and drinks not stated above are not included. Any excess amount must be paid directly to the vendors
- Children must be aged 4+ to participate in this experience and be under the supervision of a parent or adult guardian at all times. Children under 4 may attend free of charge – please advise at time of booking
Terms & Conditions:
- Tour requires minimum of four people to operate
- Itinerary is subject to change depending on availability, weather and road conditions
- Mullarkey Tours cannot be held accountable for any tour cancellations or changes caused by weather conditions, road hazards, vehicle malfunctions, or other unexpected circumstances that may impede the scheduled tour. Mullarkey Tours retains the right to cancel or alter any trip due to uncontrollable factors, including but not limited to weather conditions, mechanical issues, as well as limited or unavailable parking on-site
- If your cruise ship does not make it into the Bay of Islands, for any reason, then there is a full refund of your deposit
Please Note:
- Bookings for this offer are limited and subject to availability. Not valid with any other offer
- Entire value must be used in one visit; any unused portions will be forfeited, and cannot be used at a later date
Important:
- The destination you are travelling to may have health, insurance and vaccination requirements in place. Please ensure you stay up to date with any requirements prior to your visit
- Full terms and conditions are located on the terms and conditions page of our website
Mullarkey Tours
Discover the Bay of Islands, Kerikeri and the wider Northland region on a small group tour with Mullarkey Tours, headed by husband and wife team Ken and Jenny Mullarkey. Whether you’re looking for day trip experiences, wine tours or airport transfers, put your itinerary in the hands of the passionate team at Mullarkey Tours!