Waitomo Caves

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Waitomo Glowworm Caves

A cave lit with glowworms

In 1887, English surveyor Fred Mace and local Maori Chief Tane Tinorau decided to explore the Caves of Waitomo. Tinorau and Mace entered the cave system on a tiny raft where a decently sized... »

Fascinating Fauna, Curious Caves, Bioluminescent Spots | Edited by michelle, Dylan and 2 others

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