See Auckland's Secret Glow Worms
Auckland, New Zealand
1 hour 30 minutes
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What You Will Do
We’ve been tracking and monitoring a thriving colony of bush glow worms for a while now and they are magnificent, strange and magical all at the same time! Our unique species of glow worm lights up after dark like the stars to attract it's prey, it's very special.
The atmosphere is pretty electric in there as we first allow our eyes become accustomed to the dark before we walk past and hear running water close by and then it's just us, and the glow worms.
The luminescent larval is endemic to these shores, so it's a one off for most at a very cool piece of native forest. This local bush reserve is to remain a secret, phones are turned off. You may even be asked to wear a blind fold on route. This is an exceptionally sensitive area. Thanks for your help preserving this. This is an easy flat bush walk, you will not be on a boat
What's Included?
- Experienced Guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included?
- Parking for your vehicle, Please contact us if you are using a vehicle in Auckland
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
We will meet you in the vehicle drop off/ pick up parking zone for the Ferry terminal. This is down the side of the building by the red gates. Address is 99 Quay street
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Auckland
45 minutes
We take a 25 minute car ride to a secret forest, in Auckland, to view the glow worms in their natural habitat. This is a unique experience to go visit and hang out with real life glow worms without even leaving the city. We go in small groups, we are very careful where we tread and what we touch, it’s an intimate and special experience every time. It is an easy 30 minute walk around a unique section of bush teeming with Glow Worms, led by your guide by torch light. You'll see glow worms and experience native New Zealand bush and it's wildlife by night.
Additional Information
This activity is operated by Locals New Zealand
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please let us know prior to booking if you are visually impaired or have trouble getting around so we can make sure this experience is right for you.
Guide Options
- Guide - English
Customer Reviews
I would highly recommend...
2025-02-09
Great tour
2025-02-04
The friendly tour guide picked us up at the pier which was close to our hotel. There were a total of three of us taking the tour so it was about the perfect size for this tour. The tour takes you through a wooded area close by and we were the only people there. The guide got us up close to the glow worms and was very knowledgeable about them. She explained why and how they glow, it was very interesting.
Magical!
2024-12-28
My partner and our 8-year-old booked this for our last night in Auckland, and I’m so glad we did! It was absolutely magical to see the glow worms in a beautiful hidden forest! Kate was a wonderful guide, pointing out native bird calls and explaining local legends. We loved getting the experience from a local perspective, off the main tourist drag. There was even a friendly cat who joined us for part of the tour, offering a little furry affection. My 8-year-old was enchanted by the whole thing, and we were both amazed that such a magical forest exists so close to the city. It was a perfect way to end our stay in NZ.
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Our guide Kate was punctual, informative, friendly and enthusiastic about showing off the glow worms and the lovely nature park in which they are found.
For a short trip, a lot was packed in and I would definitely do it again if I am back in Auckland.