
LOCATIONS ⬇️ 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 if you can. 🔦 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 Limestone Creek Reserve, Manawatū 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) Follow @getlostwithliam for more epic NZ nature spots! 🌏✨ #travelnz #beautifuldestinations #newzealandguide #visitnz
Attraction

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

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

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

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