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Glow Worm Dell

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274 Reviews

#2 of 12 Outdoor Activities in Hokitika

Outdoor Activities, Other Outdoor Activities

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

Ipswich, Australia

via mobile

“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

sydney

via mobile

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4.5 274 reviews

Excellent56%
Very good35%
Average8%
Poor0%
Terrible1%

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“after dark”(9 reviews)

“your eyes”(14 reviews)

“shining star”(12 reviews)

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v_milham

Ipswich, Australia

8629

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

hellomissmay

sydney

8945

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

travelbunny

Australian in New York

267278

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

2 Thank travelbunny

MarilynLA

Santa Monica, California

2510

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

barefootlouise

14718

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

Saluka T

Christchurch, New Zealand

5111

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

Midtownie

Memphis, Tennessee

8311

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

ahooky

Christchurch, New Zealand

539

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

Abie2

6116

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

Karyn R

123

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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