Marvel at the world-renowned phenomenon of glowworms illuminating your way through the glowworm grotto in Waitomo and explore the caves formed over 30 million years ago - Watch as glowworms illuminate the glowworm grotto on your 45 minute boat tour of the Waitomo Caves - the Tour is led by an experienced guide who'll share the history and local Maori legends surrounding the cave - This is one of the must-see natural phenomenons in New Zealand, famed around the world.
The glowworm, Arachnocampa luminosa, is unique to New Zealand. Thousands of these tiny creatures radiate their unmistakable luminescent light as our expert guides provide informative commentary on the Caves' historical and geological significance.
Waitomo Glowworm Caves are a must see for any traveller. Enjoy the world famous boat ride under thousands of magical glowworms and become a part of over 120 years of cultural and natural history.
THE BOAT RIDE
Marvel at Mother Nature's light display as you glide silently through the starry wonderland of the Glowworm Grotto. Meander underground along the Waitomo River and gaze in silence at the myriad of glow worm lights that make up the Glowworm Grotto. As you enter this galaxy of tiny living lights, you'll immediately experience a serene ambience and be fascinated and intrigued by tiny glowworms that light your way.
All photography is strictly forbidden
Unfortunately there is no wheelchair access
No smoking, food, drink or litter permitted inside the caves
Why not combine this tour with a tour of Hobbiton Movie Set, where they filmed The Lord of The Rings and The Hobbit!
Empire State Building Observatory
Advice for Visitors:
Observatory is open until 2am every night for spectacular skyline and nighttime views.
Enjoy live music on most Thursday - Saturday evenings after 9pm.
Check the Time to the Top* at www.empirestatebuilding.com or by calling (877) NYC-VIEW (692-8439). Average general admission ticket travel time from upon entering security, through our two exhibits, to the 86th floor Observation Deck. Updated every 2 minutes.
Best time to visit: For more space and less wait, visit between 8AM and 10AM or after 10PM.
Visitors with tickets purchased online will go with their voucher directly to the ticket window after the security check.
The Observatory is wheelchair accessible.
Accessibility: The Empire State Building is fully ADA compliant. We have handicapped restrooms on the 86th Floor Observatory and also have lowered viewing walls and binoculars. Service dogs are allowed throughout the building. Motorized and non-motorized wheelchairs are permitted. The 86th Floor has ramps to make getting around easier and lowered viewing walls so that visitors in chairs can still take in the view.
The Empire State Building Observatory requires hardcopy (printed) versions of the tickets you receive from us to enter. If you are unable to print your tickets prior to your arrival, and you have the confirmation email with the link to your tickets on your mobile device, you can usually have them printed for a small fee at the Fedex Kinko's located on the Lobby level of the Empire State Building near the corner of W. 33rd St and 5th Avenue (350 5th Ave, New York, NY 10118). Top Deck: 102nd Floor - For an additional charge.
Gulliver's Gate
Duration: There’s a lot you’ll want to see at Gulliver’s Gate and we want your guests to take their time enjoying our miniatures. A typical visit is 1.5 to 2 hours but you are welcome to stay as long as you’d like!
Inclusions: Your ticket includes general admission, a lanyard & key that will allow you to interact with our models (i.e. turn on lights, move cars within our models, etc.), and a complimentary map.
Guests have 6 months from the date of purchase to redeem their ticket.
