Suitable footwearWaterClothing appropriate for the current season.We'll supply the torches.

The evening begins with an arranged Rotorua pick-up or confirmed meeting instructions. After reaching the forest track, your guide provides a torch and outlines the route and conditions.The two-kilometre walk crosses uneven ground in low light, so suitable footwear, balance and a reasonable level of fitness are important. Along the way, your guide shares information about glow-worms and the surrounding nocturnal environment.

Adult: 16 years +Children: 6-15 yearsMinimum Age: 6 years

Rotorua Nocturnal Glow-Worm Tour

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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

A Guided Glow-Worm Night Walk Near Rotorua

Native forest, nocturnal wildlife and glow-worm viewing shape this guided night walk near Rotorua. The two-kilometre route crosses uneven ground after dark, with an experienced guide sharing information about glow-worms and the surrounding forest environment.

The experience takes approximately two to three hours, with departure times changing throughout the year to suit seasonal sunset times. Torches are provided, and pick-up from selected central Rotorua locations can be arranged.

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

Highlights

See glow-worms in a natural forest setting
Walk through native bush after dark
Listen for nocturnal wildlife along the trail
Learn about glow-worms from an experienced guide
Experience the atmosphere of the forest at night
Join a guided two-kilometre walk near Rotorua

Suitable footwear
Water
Clothing appropriate for the current season.
We'll supply the torches.

The evening begins with an arranged Rotorua pick-up or confirmed meeting instructions. After reaching the forest track, your guide provides a torch and outlines the route and conditions.
The two-kilometre walk crosses uneven ground in low light, so suitable footwear, balance and a reasonable level of fitness are important. Along the way, your guide shares information about glow-worms and the surrounding nocturnal environment.

Adult: 16 years +
Children: 6-15 years
Minimum Age: 6 years

More than 24 hours before departure: Full refund**.
Within 24 hours before departure: No refund

Note: **Any refund approved under our terms and conditions will be subject to a 5% admin & processing fee, which will be deducted from the refund amount. Please see more information on refunds and cancellations in Go New Zealand's terms and conditions.*