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Waitomo Glowworm CavesRotorua Top 1 in Can't Miss Attractions
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Recommended Sightseeing Time: 2-3 hours
Address: Waitomo, New Zealand
mapPhone: +64-7-8788228
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The Waitomo Glowworm Caves attraction is a cave at Waitomo on the North Island of New Zealand.It is known for its population of Arachnocampa luminosa, a glowworm species found exclusively in New Zealand.This cave is part of the waitomo streamway system that includes the Ruakuri Cave, Lucky Strike, and Tumutumu Cave.
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The Waitomo Glowworm Caves is a limestone cave group in the western mountains of New Zealand's North Island; it is a famous New Zealand scenic spot. In the Maori language, Waitomo means "surrounded by green waters." The caves consists mainly of three distinct caves, the Waitomo Glowworm Cave, the Ruakuri Cave and the Aranui Cave. The Waitomo Glowworm Cave is a stalactite cave. The Cathedral Cavern inside the cave is especially well known for its echo. The Ruakuri Cave is an underground cave where visitors can hear the musical sounds of an underground waterfall. The entrance to the Aranui Cave is also the visitor center. The membrane structured arch here is very magnificent.
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The Waitomo Glowworm Caves attraction is a cave at Waitomo on the North Island of New Zealand.It is known for its population of Arachnocampa luminosa, a glowworm species found exclusively in New Zealand.This cave is part of the waitomo streamway system that includes the Ruakuri Cave, Lucky Strike, and Tumutumu Cave.
Come and explore the secret world! See limestone and Ride the boat in cave to experience Glowworm!no photos taking during the visting
Coming to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, where I have long admired my name, is a long-standing wish. Well-known. There are many places to watch fireflies in New Zealand, and Waitomo is one of the most famous and popular. Most tourists from all over the world put the Waitomo Glowworm Caves in the top 3 must-visit attractions in the North Island of New Zealand. Subvert cognition. The commonly known firefly is an insect whose tail sometimes emits blue light and flies in the bushes and grass. Waitomo's firefly is a special species of firefly found only in New Zealand and Australia. Living in dark caves all year round and adsorbed on wet rock walls; the secreted 20~50 cm long filaments will emit a little blue light, which not only attracts other flying insects for their prey, but also forms stars The spectacular sight. A little regret. In order to maintain the ecological environment in the cave and ensure a good viewing experience, photography is not allowed during the tour. As a result, the beautiful scenery only stays in the eyes and mind, but not in the camera or digital.
Definitely worth a visit just to protect the elves from taking pictures.
One of the most famous firefly holes in New Zealand.