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New Zealand★ 3
Hokitika Glowworm Dell
A free viewing spot with an easy walk from town. Unlike caves, this outdoor dell provides evening walks and great photography opportunities under glow worms.
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New Zealand★ 7
Waipu Caves
Offers free undeveloped caves for adventure caving. Features limestone formations with self-guided exploration, stream walking, and stalactite sights.
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Australia★ 4
Natural Bridge
An open cave formation where a waterfall flows through the cave, making it easy to access. Night viewing offers a chance to experience the glow worms along with a subtropical rainforest walk and waterfall by day.
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France★ 4
Grotte de Vers Luisants
Home to European glow worms, actually bioluminescent beetles, offering a unique cave viewing experience.
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Japan★ 5
Hida Limestone Cave
Hosts Japanese glow worms, a different species known locally, within picturesque limestone cave formations.
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Australia★ 7
Mount Buffalo
Alpine glow worms found in this mountain wilderness, suitable for visitors interested in combining hiking with glow worm spotting.
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Australia★ 2
Badger Weir
A picnic area known for its glow worms, it offers a peaceful spot for visitors to enjoy the bioluminescent glow in a casual setting.
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Malaysia★ 6
Niah Caves
Known for glow worms alongside swiftlet nests; the caves also harbor archaeological significance.
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Malaysia★ 4
Kilim Karst Geopark
Tropical glow worms can be found in this unique karst landscape, providing ecotourism experiences in Malaysia.
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