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[SAVE FOR FUTURE] These places are not only breathtakingly beautiful, but they can also take you to a fantasy world you had no idea existed. ๐คฏ Which of these places would you put on your bucket list? Tell us in the comments! ๐ โฌ๏ธ Highlights โฌ๏ธ โ Pamukkale, Turkey Known for its hot springs and travertine terraces, Pamukkale is perfect for swimming, and its small mud basin is said to have healing properties. โ Lake Hillier, Australia Located on Middle Island off the southern coast of Western Australia, this saline lake is renowned for its vibrant pink color, the result of algae in the water. โ Al Seef, Dubai, UAE True to its tagline, โWhere Old Dubai Meets The New,โ Al Seef is a charming destination, showcasing the cityโs blend between its proud past and bright future. โ Vestrahorn Mountain, Iceland Dancing in the skies above the land of ice and fire, these striking blue and green lights called the โnorthern lights,โ are a sight to behold. โ Lovina Beach, Bali Situated in a laidback coastal town on the North Bali coastline, this black sand beach is a great place to spot dolphins and indulge in some watersports. โ Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New Zealand Famous for their abundance of glow worms and stunning stalactite and stalagmite formations, a trip to the Waitomo caves is a trip to another world. DM us to #Pickyourtrail to these destinations #unwraptheworld #pamukkale #turkiye #lakehillier #westernaustralia #visitaustralia #alseef #visitdubai #northernlights #auroraborealis #icelandtravel #blacksandbeach #balitrip #balibeach #waitomocaves #nzmustdo #gottalovenz #purenewzealand
pickyourtrail
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North island itinerary โฌ๏ธ Have a look at all my New Zealand travel guides - link in bio! ๐ Wellington ๐ Tongariro alpine crossing ๐ Waitomo glow worm caves and of course, the hobbit home ๐ Taupล & craters of the moon! ๐ Hot water beach in the Coromandels ๐ Rotorua #newzealand #travel #nz Copyright ยฉ๏ธ no reposts, contact for licensing.
wander.licious
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๐ Woodlyn Park in Waitomo. and yes, I did put LOTR in the hobbit hole and watch it in bed ๐ Waitomo is famous for the New Zealand glow worm caves, itโs a wonderful place to stop on your north island itinerary in New Zealand / Aotearoa โค๏ธ๐ Obviously for LOTR fans, this would be a massive bucket list destination ๐ค it was actually a very cool stay, canโt wait to show you more! #newzealand #travel #hobbithouse #lotr #waitomo
wander.licious
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[SAVE FOR LATER] Wondering where to go this month? Weโve got you covered, as always ๐ Check out the highlights of these locations mentioned below โฌ๏ธ โ Nature ๐ Iceland - Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, Reykjavik, Skรณgafoss Falls ๐ Bali - Kintamani, Ubud, Lovina Beach ๐ New Zealand - Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Milford Sound, Mount Cook National Park โ Food ๐ Spain - Paella, Gazpacho, Tortilla ๐ Vietnam - Pho, Banh Mi, Com Tam ๐ Turkey - Manti, Turkish Delight, Mezze โ Culture ๐ Greece - The Acropolis of Athens, Parthenon, Akrotiri ๐ Saudi Arabia - AlUla, Al-Ahsa, Al Masmak Fortress ๐ Italy - The Colosseum, Saint Markโs Basilica, Milan Cathedral โ Adventure ๐ Dubai - Skydiving, Flyboarding, Dune Bashing ๐ Switzerland - Tandem Paragliding, Skiing, Hiking ๐ Australia - Surfing, Jet Boating, Hot Air Ballooning โ Nightlife ๐ Thailand - Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket ๐ Singapore - Clarke Quay, Marina Bay Sands, Sentosa Beach ๐ The Netherlands - Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague DM us to #Pickyourtrail to these destinations #unwraptheworld #visiticeland #balitrip #nzmustdo #spaintravel #vietnamtravel #goturkiye #greecetrip #saudiarabia #visititaly #visitdubai #myswitzerland #seeaustralia #visitthailand #singaporetravel #visitnetherlands
pickyourtrail
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A litter starry night in a cave deep under ground. We did the Ruakuri Cave that has a spiral ramp that walks you deep underground, and you follow a guide along a path through the caves. Two notes before I jump into the review: 1. if you wanna bring a baby, your stroller will likely fit, but my friends wished they used their body-carrier instead. 2. if you are scared of heights, be prepared!The path has a number of suspension bridges - My husband was terrified at some points and had a death-grip on the railing when we were over the river in pitch black. ... So I've also got to admit, before visiting the Waitomo Caves my knowledge of glowworms came from Disney movies. I thought they were winged bugs that flew around at night with glowing buts. You think I would have realised given their name: glowWORM! Woops!!! So, yep, glowworms are the larvae of a flying bug that live deep underground, in complete darkness, and they glow to attract other bugs in to eat. Very cool and weird. But also really really pretty! We decended into pitch black, followed the path, and when the guide turned out the path lights, you could see a starry night above you in the caves. And when we reached the underground river there were even more. Our guide knew so much about the caves and the glowworms and he was a pure joy to listen too. And the weird majesty of how water has carved out these giant caves over the centuries is just fantastic. But I won't attempt to explain it because words don't describe it. The whole experience was so freaking cool and weird and beautiful and magical!!! ... but no one randomly broke into song soooooo was it really that magical??? You need to go see for yourself!!!
Jana Major
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I was sceptical about paying $200 for me and my kids to visit. However, our 10.10am guide (didn't get her name) today was really nice and polite and shared a lot of interesting information. We couldn't take pictures in the cave but near the end of the boat ride, we were allowed to take pictures (with no flash). As we had to keep really quiet during the boat ride (otherwise the glow worms will stop glowing) , it's not recommended for young children or babies who can't stay still or keep quiet. We were lucky to have a group who kept really quiet. Unfortunately our experience was marred by the non-English group before us who kept making lots of noises when they were boarding the boat. We could also hear them making noises in the cave. Perhaps the management should really look into making sure that the tour guide for these groups remind them in their local language to keep quiet. For this price, it's a great once-in-a-lifetime experience. My kids enjoyed learning about the glow worms and I bought a book from the gift shop so that we can learn more about it. The photographer on site took some pictures of us which we viewed after the boat ride. I was pretty disappointed with 2 of the poses that the photographer asked us to do as we didn't look good in the pictures and she seemed to be rushing us as well. So we chose the best 2 out of 3 poses for the 3 prints album and digital downloads we bought for $40. It definitely could have been better if we have 3 different poses for the 3 different backgrounds. It's not compulsory to buy the pictures even if you had them taken. So go for it if you think you might want to get some family photos.
Madeline Ng
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Nearby Attractions Of Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park
Waitomo Adventures Ltd
Waitomo Caves Ziplines
Waitomo Caves Museum
Waitomo Glowworm Caves
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Nearby Restaurants Of Waitomo Glowworm Caves
HUHU Cafe
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Basic Info
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39 Waitomo Village Road, Waitomo Caves 3977, New Zealand
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+64 800 456 922
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waitomo.com
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The Waitomo Glowworm Caves attraction is a cave at Waitomo on the North Island of New Zealand. It is known for its population of Arachnocampa luminosa, a glowworm species found exclusively in New Zealand. This cave is part of the waitomo streamway system that includes the Ruakuri Cave, Lucky Strike, and Tumutumu Cave.
attractions: Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park, Waitomo Adventures Ltd, Waitomo Caves Ziplines, Waitomo Caves Museum, Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Troll Cave, restaurants: HUHU Cafe, Tomo Bar & Eatery, The General Store Waitomo, Waitomo Glowworm Caves Cafe & Restaurant

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