Rotorua Nocturnal Glow Worm Tour
About this activity
- Your booking is confirmed instantly
- This activity is in your language
- This option has FREE cancellation: book it without any risk!





Experience Highlights
Embark on a magical experience with this 3 hour night tour from Rotorua to see glow worms in their natural habitat. Away from the hustle and bustle of the Waitomo Caves, this guided walk through the native bush offers a more intimate and accessible alternative to marvelling at this natural phenomenon.
The experience includes a minivan ride, a 2km walk under the supervision of a professional guide, and the unforgettable spectacle of thousands of worms glowing like constellations in the dark. Pick-up is from downtown Rotorua, and times vary according to the season.
- Discover an enchanted forest illuminated by glow worms.
- Includes a 2km guided walk through the native bush.
- Spot other animals such as wallabies and possums.
What’s included
- Minivan transport from Rotorua city centre
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Soft drinks
Select participants and date
Step by Step
Get in touch with the magic of nature with this night glow worm walk in Rotorua, a hidden gem that only a lucky few know about. Unlike the famous Waitomo Caves, this experience offers much closer access, without the long hours on the road or the crowds.
The tour begins with an air-conditioned minivan ride from the meeting point in central Rotorua. After arriving in the native forest, you'll embark on a 2km walk accompanied by a guide who will lead you past ancient trees and otherworldly night sounds.
Once in the heart of the forest, you will turn off your torch and witness an extraordinary natural spectacle: thousands of glow worms illuminate the earth banks around you as if they were stars floating in the air. This phenomenon, unique to New Zealand, is even more impressive when the sky is cloudy.
Other nocturnal animals such as possums, wallaby kangaroos and morepork birds can also be spotted on the tour. It's a complete experience, where the local wildlife and the natural environment combine to create an unforgettable night.