I mainly wanted this glowworm tour because they allow pictures to be taken while in the cave. The…read moretour date I was looking at was fully booked but you can email them to be added to the waitlist. I asked to be added to the waitlist for 2 on October 12, and got off the waitlist on November 9, for a tour on December 28 so don't give up hope if it is originally fully booked! I did the spellbound explorer tour which included a walk through a cave as well as a boat ride through a cave for the glowworms. The tour guide was great and allowed pictures during the first back and forth on the boat ride and asked us to put away our phones during the second. This is because the first go-around allows for the eyes to adjust and see the glowworms better so the second go-around the glowworms are much brighter. The cave walk was also a nice add on for 20 NZD but if the tour with the cave walk is not available the regular boat ride is perfect on its own. I loved this tour as our tour guide took pictures for each group that wanted some with glowworms and also provided us with personal pictures of glowworms taken with a nicer camera with a longer shutter speed.

This was a really incredible experience for the whole family! Our guide even showed us a place…read morewhere we could feed eels in a stream. We took our nine month old and two year old in carriers. Would highly recommend! The morning is the best time as the glow worms are the brightest! This isn't too far from Hobbiton if you are planning a drive strategically to Auckland.

Lovely farmhouse built in 1982, but looks like early 20th century French provincial. Beautiful…read moregarden and countryside. Lunch was terrific too. Thanks Debbie and Frazier.

We were quite fortunate to come here for lunch after our Waitomo glow worm caves excursion. This…read morefarm is not necessarily opened to the public as it was prearranged with our cruise tour. It was the best lunch ever bc we had our own private party here on the farm. We were only here for an hour and half but it was plenty of time to enjoy their freshly prepared lunch that consisted of a glass of wine, ham, meat loaf, salad, bread, fruits & homemade ice cream with berries sauce. Wow such Yummyliciousness!!! We had the opportunity to walk the fabulous gardens, embrace the beautiful natural area and capture the essence of the loveliness here. It felt like California back home. Whether you get to enjoy their Jack Russell terrier or encounter their dairy cows I'm sure you will make your own memories here. If ever you have the chance to do this excursion do it. Mark my words; you won't ever regret it. This extraordinary lunch made New Zealand memories profound. Thank you Debbie & Fraser at Cross hill dairy Farms! You are absolutely correct; you are truly blessed!