About Waitomo Glowworm Caves: The Waitomo caves are famous for thousands of glowing glowworms. Their light turns the cave ceiling into a starry sky. Visitors drift beneath them by boat on an underground river. The little creatures glow to lure their prey

Location: On the North Island of New Zealand · Country: New Zealand · Record: Famous for its ceiling of glowing worms · Nature: Thousands of glowworms light the dark like a starry sky · Type: A limestone cave with an underground river · Wildlife: The glow comes from tiny larvae found only in New Zealand · Notable Feature: Visitors glide through in boats in total silence · World Rank: One of the most magical caves on Earth