Such caves seem like a magical world, they glow in the dark, you won’t believe your eyes.

Waitomo Caves, New Zealand

Why do these insects light up?

When an insect called Arachnicampa luminosa is very hungry, light attracts its prey. During this, they weave long webs like silk so that they can hunt the creatures trapped in them. The hungrier these creatures are, the more light they produce.

How many caves are there in Waitomo?

There are three caves in the Waitomo Caves network, each of which has its own unique experience. Let us tell you, before going to these caves, some guidelines have to be followed. The temperature in the caves remains 12-14 degrees throughout the year, so it is important to wear warm clothes. Along with this, trekking also has to be done here, in such a situation one should wear walking shoes which have good grip, because the paths in the caves are slippery.

How tourists visit Waitomo Caves

You can take a boat here to visit the Waitomo Caves. After which you can board your boat and go inside the cave. Where glow worms will be glowing above you. Let us tell you, every person is not allowed to stay here for more than 45 minutes.

Let us tell you, here you can enjoy crawling on rubber tubes, swimming and swimming among the caves, but for this you will have to book in advance, because during the peak season the slots fill up quickly. Photography and video are not allowed inside the caves here.

How to reach Waitomo Caves

First of all you have to reach New Zealand by flight. After which you can easily go to see Waitomo Cave. Let us tell you, you can take the Northern Explorer train from Auckland and Wellington, which stops at Oto-Rohanga. Waitomo Caves is 15 minutes away from here. After which you can take a taxi.