A still image taken from 60+ hours of time-lapse video of Glow Worms and their threads shot in the Waitomo caves
In the humid cave, the insects use bioluminescent light and silk threads covered in sticky, reflective droplets to attract and capture prey
Image by Jordan Poste
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Lost World Tours, Waitomo Caves, New Zealand
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Lost World Tours, Waitomo Caves, New Zealand
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Lost World Tours, Waitomo Caves, New Zealand
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Lost World Tours, Waitomo Caves, New Zealand
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Lost World Tours, Waitomo Caves, New Zealand
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Kia Ora days five, six and seven: burrows and caves
Kia Ora days five, six and seven: burrows and caves
Part one. We left Paihai bright and early. Our hosts waved us off with an All Blacks flag. Apparently there’s to be a referendum on the flag and a lot want this as the national flag. Why not I say though its lack of any Maori influence will probably and rightly count against it.
We detoured to the last remaining significant Kauri forest. These beasts are huge, competing with redwoods at least in…
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One of the Most Surprisingly Impressive Natural Attractions in the World
One relatively lesser-known natural attraction that often surprises and delights visitors is the Waitomo Glowworm Caves in New Zealand. The caves are located in the North Island of New Zealand and are renowned for their unique phenomenon of glowworms illuminating the darkness.
Inside the Waitomo Caves, you’ll find thousands of tiny glowworms called Arachnocampa luminosa. These bioluminescent…
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Also I live in nz and u must tell me where those tunnels are boy. I want to see the tunnels.
I’m obsessed with this ask. which tunnels. what tunnels. there are So Many. I would also like to see the tunnels
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it is so weird seeing my visual novel mutuals getting excited for a game set in my home country
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Hidden mysteries, unmatched adventure and nature’s best kept secrets, these are the first thoughts that come to mind when we think of ‘caves’. Nature never fails to leave us awestruck with its splendour and…
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Magical Worlds: Exploring the Wonders of Hobbiton and the Waitomo Caves in New Zealand
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Worms of Wonder: A Review of Spellbound Glowworm Cave Tour
Learn about the best attraction on New Zealand's North Island: the glowworm caves
Early Morning in the Waikato Region, North Island, New Zealand
It’s been long established that New Zealand has an embarrassing wealth of natural wonders and attractions, so for me to wax poetic about how beautiful the landscape is; how mind-bogglingly stunning the scenery can be; and the plethora of adrenaline-inducing activities on offer, it would probably come across as redundant. But even in…
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Waitomo Caves, New Zealand by Steve Weston
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