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    Glow Worm Dell

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    274 Reviews
    #2 of 12 Outdoor Activities in Hokitika
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    State Highway 6, Hokitika, New Zealand
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    “Short walk”

    Only a stones throw from the car park. Not far to get to. Cave is small, hidden away but worth the... read more

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    v_milham
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    Ipswich, Australia
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    “Magical!”

    If you love Glow Worms and the movie Avatar, this is a place to visit :) Glow worms are actually... read more

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    hellomissmay
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    sydney
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    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Short walk

    Only a stones throw from the car park. Not far to get to. Cave is small, hidden away but worth the stop. Maybe spend 5min here.

    1  Thank v_milham
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Magical!

    If you love Glow Worms and the movie Avatar, this is a place to visit :) Glow worms are actually larvae, of a fly called fungus gnat. They create blue or green light on the tip of their tails to attract insects. The hungrier they...More

    Thank hellomissmay
    Reviewed 24 August 2018 via mobile
    Incredible

    With very little notice, I tried to put together the perfect tour of the lower South Island for a friend. Everything was so amazing but she was absolutely in awe the night we visited to glow worm dell in Hokitika. It helped that it was...More

    3  Thank travelbunny
    Reviewed 21 August 2018
    Dark NIght Magic

    This place is magical, with the glow of the worm larvae as the ONLY light. IF you wish to to light your way with flashlights or cell phone lights, stay away. That ruins it for those who hold hands, walk slowly and touch a side...More

    Thank MarilynLA
    Reviewed 16 July 2018 via mobile
    After dark delight

    Went for a walk to see the glow worms and were not disappointed- they were everywhere. Definitely a must do

    1  Thank barefootlouise
    Reviewed 10 July 2018 via mobile
    Must do

    We went around 6.30 pm nice and dark and plenary of glow worms. It’s free and short work. Easy access .

    1  Thank Saluka T
    Reviewed 19 June 2018 via mobile
    Here to make it clear, must go at night

    We were not aware of what a dell was and assumed it was a small cave. We did a quick drive by and stopped at the dell in the afternoon. There is nothing to see if it is not dark. We did see them in...More

    1  Thank Midtownie
    Reviewed 17 June 2018 via mobile
    Quick excursion

    Just off the road, you only need 10 mins. Short walk, couple of hundred metres Don't shine your torch and talk loudly as most people were !!! Quite cute and romantic when it's quiet - plenty of glow worms will be on show then. Best...More

    Thank ahooky
    Reviewed 11 May 2018 via mobile
    Must do!

    Only a few minutes from town and doesn’t take long but worth it! After passing on te Anau due to the time/cost and it not being particularly child friendly this was the next best thing. Go and check it out. Very short walk, suitable for...More

    4  Thank Abie2
    Reviewed 8 May 2018 via mobile
    Free walk with view of glow wirms

    Nice little walk into a nook to see glow worms. Must go at night and take a torch facing the ground. Right on the highway not far out of town.

    1  Thank Karyn R
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