Waitomo Caves

Day 3: Route to Rotorua; Glow Worm Caves & Hobbiton

The group got an early start to the day hopping in a bus to Rotorua with stops at the world famous Glow Worm Caves and Hobbiton Movie set from the Lord of the Rings franchise. It was difficult to take pictures of the glow worms as they need complete darkness and silence to give off their signature bio-luminescent glow. Any outside light or loud sound will dim their lights for hours ruining the experience of the caves. A few of the group had some decent photos, but I can only describe it as if you were stargazing in complete and utter silence and darkness. The caves themselves are incredible works of nature, but the worms specially require a boat and a series of ropes strung across the walls the guides use to traverse the waters in complete darkness.Read more