Spellbound Glowworm & Cave Tours Waitomo Caves

De auto start weer gewoon alsof er niets is gebeurd. We rijden naar Waitomo om de gloeiwormen te bekijken. Daphne en Kimberley hebben de Black water rafting experience gekozen. Helaas konden ze niet meer inschrijven voor het abseilen, maar nu mogen ze met een wetsuit aan en een rubberen band de grotten in, Freek en ik gaan voor de "oude van dagen" …

Visited the Waitomo Glowworm Caves. The glow worm, 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.
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The title is a nod to a Jimmy Buffett song (go figure) and describes the best part of this day. Pete picked us up and we drove through the beautiful New Zealand countryside. If green is your favorite color, this is the place. The gently rolling hills, fields full of cows and sheep divided by hedgerows, and newly plowed spring fields of potatoes …

We had earned a couple of days off after our walk, although the Saturday was spent on a boat on Lake Taupo. The weather wasn't kind to us with squally showers, but Jim and Jemma made our trip round the lake on board the Barbury an enjoyable one. We got to join in as much or as little as we liked, and even got to sail the boat home when things were …

We had a great time doing the Spellbound Glowworm & Cave tours! There were only 3 of us. We took our time and totally enjoyed the caves and glowworm!

First they took us to see the Glowworm. We've never seen anything like it before. Definitely worth it. They took us to a cave and let us sit for a while so we can adjust our eyes. After …

We had a great time doing the Spellbound Glowworm & Cave tours! There were only 3 of us. We took our time and totally enjoyed the caves and glowworm! First they took us to see the Glowworm. We've never seen anything like it before. Definitely worth ...