
Your guide to seeing glowworms in NZ! ✨🪱 Save this post if you're planning a trip around New Zealand! 📌 There’s nothing quite like the magic of glowworms lighting up the darkness in a cave or forest. Here’s where to find them and how to spot them! 🌌 Best time: Glowworms shine brightest in complete darkness, so visit at night. After rain, they often glow even more due to increased insect activity. 🔦 How to spot them: Look for damp, sheltered areas near streams, caves, or forested overhangs. Avoid using bright lights (including phone torches) as this can make them dim or disappear. 🌿 Free places to see glowworms in NZ McLaren Falls Park, Tauranga Te Anau Glowworm Walk (Lakeview Track) Ruakuri Bush Walk, Waitomo Hokitika Glowworm Dell 💰 Paid glowworm experiences Waitomo Glowworm Caves (North Island) Te Anau Glowworm Caves (South Island) Underworld Adventures (West Coast) 🛑 Protect the glowworms! Please don’t shine bright lights directly at them, don’t touch them, and respect the caves and trails so everyone can enjoy their magic. Follow @getlostwithliam for more epic NZ nature spots! 🌏✨ #travelnz #beautifuldestinations #newzealandguide #visitnz
Attraction

McLaren Falls Park
Park
4.7
Large park on Lake McLaren with a hike to a waterfall, plus picnic areas, camping & kayaking.

Ruakuri Bushwalk
Hiking area
4.8

RealNZ | Te Anau Glowworm Caves
Landmark
4.6
Discovered in 1948, this cave system is a popular tourist attraction because of its glow worms.

Glow Worm Dell
Landmark
4.5
Just minutes' walk from the road, this leafy canyon is home to spectacular glow worm displays.

Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Landmark
4.5
Cave with a modern visitor centre & home to a population of glow worms found only in New Zealand.