Top 1 adventure things to do in Hamilton

1. Glowworm cave exploration tour near Hamilton

Two hours in a small group — explore caverns and a serene boat ride through a glowworm grotto, led by an expert guide.

“I joined the tour that originated in Auckland, starting on the outskirts of Hamilton. This required arranging transportation to the pickup point and resulted in a longer wait due to potential traffic delays. The drive with Dean was pleasant, and the countryside was beautiful. The cave tour was well-organized, featuring different vehicles and attentive staff. The glow worms were impressive, and the moa bones were intriguing, with staff explaining the cave formations. However, the caves themselves were not as visually striking as others I've seen, such as those in Tasmania. I would have rated this higher if not for the misleading charges during booking. While the company running the tour was not at fault, the way TripAdvisor handled the transaction was problematic. The tour was listed at $172 NZD, but during payment, it switched to $171 in USD, leading to a total cost of $304 NZD instead. I reached out to TripAdvisor, but they said it was my responsibility to notice the currency change and did not provide a refund. I advise other travelers to be vigilant about currency changes when booking through TripAdvisor.”— trevorandpaulineg