Nocturnal Adventure Glow Worm Tour

North Island

Real Rotorua

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NZ$105

per adult

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Silhouetted figures at a waterfall illuminated by torchlight on a night walk.

Experiences

Nature & Wildlife

Hiking & Walking

Family-friendly Tours

Small Group Tours

Half-Day Tours

North Island

Start: Rotorua

Duration: 2-3 hours

Difficulty: 1

Minimum Age: 6

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Discover a Magical Night in Rotorua’s Native Forest

Join a local guide for an unforgettable nocturnal adventure through the native bush near Rotorua. As the sun sets, you'll begin a gentle 2 km walk into the forest, guided by torchlight and the distant sounds of flowing water. Along the way, learn about New Zealand’s nocturnal wildlife and the intriguing life cycle of the native glow-worm.

Soon, you’ll arrive at towering forest banks where the true magic begins—switch off your torch and let your eyes adjust. Thousands of glow-worms light up around you, creating shimmering constellations across the canopy and stream walls. It’s a natural wonder that feels like walking through the stars.

Sunset casting warm colours over the calm waters of Lake Ōkāreka in Rotorua.

Silhouetted group watching sunset over Lake Rotorua from Mount Ngongotahā.

Bioluminescent glow worms glowing in the darkness of a Rotorua native forest

Couple observing native ferns illuminated on a night-time forest walk near Rotorua.

Macro shot of glow-worm silk threads with glistening droplets under light.

Fern fossil imprint on a forest log during a Rotorua nocturnal nature walk

Group standing in silhouette in front of a lit waterfall during a Rotorua glow worm night tour

Silhouetted explorers admiring a softly lit waterfall on a Rotorua glow-worm walk.

Glow worm silk threads illuminated on a mossy bank in Rotorua forest at night

Close-up of a New Zealand wētā insect perched on moss during night-time tour.

Group of people observing illuminated ponga trees on a night-time forest walk in Rotorua.

Visitors standing under tall trees lit by torchlight in New Zealand forest.

Brush-tailed wallaby sighted in native bush during a night walk in Rotorua.

Two people walking through native bush in Rotorua lit by headlamps at night.

Silhouetted figure with torch shining on a towering silver tree fern during Rotorua night walk

A Peaceful and Educational Evening in the Wild

This tour is more than just a walk—it's a chance to experience the New Zealand bush in its most enchanting state. Your guide will share local stories and ecological facts, adding depth to the breathtaking visuals around you. The forest comes alive at night, offering an immersive and educational escape from the everyday.

After admiring the glow-worms, the evening winds down under the open sky, where you can relax and stargaze before returning to Rotorua. Whether you’re a wildlife lover or a stargazer at heart, this glow worm tour offers a rare and peaceful encounter with nature after dark.