9 FREE Places To See Glow Worms In The North Island
Updated: 1st October 2026
Home » Blog » Oceania » New Zealand » North Island »The North Island in New Zealand is the best place to see glowworms in New Zealand, and there are lots of places to see them for FREE! Of course, there are lots of tours you can join to view glowworms, the Waitomo Caves being the most famous, but if you don’t have the budget for a guided glowworm tour, in this post, I will share with you the best places to see glowworms for free in the North Island of New Zealand.
Like many of you, seeing glowworms was at the top of my list of unmissable experiences in New Zealand.
Before I came to New Zealand, I saw the famous pictures of Waitomo Glowworm Caves, with hundreds of glowing blue lights above the little boat inside the cave. You’ve probably seen these pictures yourself! Don’t get me wrong, it is definitely worth going to Waitomo to experience the glowworm caves (and the other caves!), but that is not the only way to be able to see glowworms in the North Island!
When I got to New Zealand, I was amazed to learn that glow worms are not unique to Waitomo. In fact, there are many places where you can see glow worms in New Zealand. Not only that, but you don’t have to pay money to go on a tour to see glow worms! Glow worms are a very natural phenomenon that you can see in many places for FREE!
I spent 3 years travelling in New Zealand and travelled all across the North Island. Viewing glowworms was one of my favourite free activities as a couple travelling on a budget. Through my adventures, I discovered the best places to see glowworms for free in the North Island, and that is what I’ll share with you in this blog post, so you can have your own amazing glowworm viewing experience without spending a penny!
Ultimate Guide On Where To See Glow Worms For Free In The North Island – 9 Best Places 🪱💡
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Free North Island Glow Worms Map
Here is your free glow worms guide map to help you find magical glow worms in the beautiful North Island, New Zealand.
The Best Places To See Glow Worms For Free In The North Island, New Zealand
1. McLaren Falls Park, Near Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty
The first place I ever saw glow worms in New Zealand was at McLaren Falls Park and I thought it was absolutely magical! Walking along a stream in the bush at night surrounded by hundreds of glowing blue lights with the bright stars shining above – it was an experience I will never forget!
McLaren Falls Park is a well-known spot in the Tauranga area to see glow worms. It’s a pretty cool place to go for a walk or to hang out anyway as there is a lot to do. Within the park, there is a lake, trails and camping, as well as McLaren Falls itself just outside the entrance.
How To See Glow Worms At McLaren Falls Park
To see the glow worms at McLaren Falls Park, make sure you enter the park before sunset. The gates at the entrance to the park close at sunset every day and you cannot enter after this time. However you are still able to leave the park after sunset, so if you enter anytime before this then you will be good to go.
There is parking at the entrance to the Glow worm Walk in McLaren Falls Park. The parking may be full, but there is plenty of parking throughout the park so you can always park elsewhere and walk to the start of the Glow worm Walk.
The Glow worm Walk is on the Waterfall Track. This is a loop track that leads to a pretty waterfall and then returns along another path back to the start at the car park. There are toilets here too.
You can see glow worms all along this loop track. The glow worms can be found along the banks of the stream and around the waterfall, as well as on the cliff faces at the sides of the path. There are heaps everywhere you look!
It takes about 20 minutes to walk the whole loop.
Read my full guide about the McLaren Falls Glowworm Walk.
What To Wear To See Glow Worms At McLaren Falls
The trail is well formed so you could do this walk in regular shoes.
It is also accessible for wheelchairs and prams.
How To Get To McLaren Falls Park
McLaren Falls Park is in Lower Kaimai, just a short 15-minute drive south of Tauranga on the SH29.
Camping At McLaren Falls Park
For a small fee you can stay overnight in McLaren Falls Park. There are several camping spots throughout the park along with toilets and hot showers. I’ve stayed here myself and I thought it was a really neat camping spot. Plus, if you camp overnight you’ll be able to wander down and see the glow worms whenever you like! Really handy if you want to do some glow worm photography. I highly recommend it!
2. Waipu Caves, Near Whangarei, Northland
Waipu Caves are a pretty well-known place to see glow worms for free in the North Island. The popular caves are free to explore and you can see glow worms there during the day and at night.
The Waipu Caves are the second place I saw glow worms in New Zealand and the first cave in which I saw glow worms in New Zealand. It was a really cool experience to be able to go inside a cave, but to see glow worms in there too was amazing.
When I was there, I couldn’t stop thinking why this cave had not been commercialised yet! It’s a really cool cave, and with the glow worms even more so. So I recommend you go to explore Waipu Caves before anything changes (hopefully it never does)!
How To See The Glow Worms At Waipu Caves
You can see glow worms in the caves during the day and night. At night they will be much brighter and more visible, especially near the cave entrance.
The glow worms can be found just inside the entrance of the cave on the cave roof. You may need to bend down while looking up in order to see them above the water.
If you enter the cave, you’ll need to climb down a steep bank and cross a small stream. But if you go deeper inside the cave, you’ll be rewarded with lots more glow worms. There are also pretty cave formations to explore deeper inside the cave. The cave is quite big and you can go a fair way inside it. We explored far enough until we couldn’t go further due to the passage becoming too narrow.
Read my full guide about visiting Waipu Caves.
What To Wear To Enter Waipu Caves
When accessing Waipu Caves, I advise you to wear wellies (gumboots) or water shoes. It’s very wet, slippery and muddy inside, so be careful! I wore wellies and found that the water is quite shallow. It came up to just above my ankles (I’m 167cm tall).
Bear in mind that you are going inside a cave so proceed with caution and wear a hard hat if you have one.
It’s also chilly inside the cave so wear a warm jacket.
How To Get To Waipu Caves
It takes about 35 minutes to get to the Waipu Caves from Whangarei on SH1. To get to the Waipu Caves from the SH1 highway, you’ll need to drive down a few sealed roads and then a gravel road for about 5km to get to the car park. However, the journey isn’t too long and the road is not too bad, so I think it is worth it.
Freedom Camping At Waipu Caves
You can stay overnight at the Waipu Caves car park which allows freedom camping. Self-contained, non-self-contained and tents can stay here. I stayed overnight here in my campervan and it was a nice place to sleep overnight. There is a toilet here too open 24/7.
3. Abbey Caves, Near Whangarei, Northland
Another cave spot with glow worms near Whangarei is the Abbey Caves.
You can see glow worms at the Abbey Caves during the day.
The circular Abbey Caves Walkway takes about 40 minutes. The walkway has naturally formed limestone features and three caves – Organ, Middle and Ivy. They are all free to enter.
Entering the caves is quite dangerous, slippery and steep. There are risks of rapidly rising water and roof falls. So be very careful and enter at your own risk.
How To See Glow Worms At Abbey Caves
It is best to visit Abbey Caves during the day. You can still see glow worms deep inside the cave.
The trail is signposted to get to the caves.
You will need to climb through small holes and scramble over slippery rocks to explore the Abbey Caves. Only attempt it if you feel able.
The Middle Cave is the best cave to see a lot of glow worms.
What To Wear To Enter Abbey Caves
The track is muddy, and there is a lot of water, so I suggest that you wear wellies that have good tread.
Also, remember you are entering a cave, so a hard hat is advisable.
A headlamp is essential to see what you are doing!
Wear warm, waterproof clothes and maybe have a spare change of clothes back in the car.
How To Get To Abbey Caves
It’s just a 10-minute drive from Whangarei to Abbey Caves. There is a lay-by and roadside parking on Abbey Caves Road.
4. Ruakuri Bush Walk, Waitomo, Waikato
In the heart of glow worm tourism on the North Island, there is one particular place where you can see glow worms for free in Waitomo!
Just a stone’s throw from the beautiful Ruakuri Cave and Aranui Cave (both well worth a visit) is the Ruakuri Bush Walk.
Despite the location of Ruakuri Bush Walk to the famous Waitomo attractions, this special spot is very quiet and not so frequently visited.
The free loop walking track heads into a wonderful forested gorge. The paths wind through native bush and amazing naturally formed limestone caves and tunnels. You can also see the Ruakuri Natural Bridge here and lovely cave formations. Due to the stream running through the gorge, there are plenty of glow worms to see when visiting at night!
The Ruakuri Bush Walk is well worth visiting during the day and night because it’s a lovely place to explore. I have really enjoyed my visits here, and I’ve been here more than once!
How To See Glow Worms At Ruakuri Bush Walk
If you want to see the glow worms, you will need to go at night.
You can park right at the entrance to the Ruakuri Bush Walk. There is a large car park here, but there are no facilities. The nearest facilities are in Waitomo Village.
There are some information signs at the entrance and a trail map.
To see the glow worms, you only need to walk for 5 minutes along the path to the bridge. You’ll see glow worms all along this track on the walls of the gorge, but most glow worms can be seen at the bridge. Keep right on the path to get to the bridge.
Once you are at the bridge crossing the stream, you will see glow worms on all of the cliffs and in the bush around the flowing water. It’s a really magical spot. Take time to enjoy this spectacular sight!
When finished, return back to the car park the same way.
What To Wear To See Glow Worms At Ruakuri Bush Walk
A torch or headlamp is essential as it is very dark here at night.
The track is very well formed, and the bridge where you can see the glow worms is a wooden boardwalk bridge. You do not need any special footwear. I wore sandals.
The path up to the bridge is accessible for prams and wheelchairs.
How To Get To Ruakuri Bush Walk
Ruakuri Bush Walk is just a 5-minute drive from Waitomo Village. Park in the Aranui Cave car park.
You can also get there by walking along the Waitomo Walkway. This is a walking path which goes from Waitomo Village to the Ruakuri Bush Walk. It follows the Waitomo Stream through forest and farmland. It takes about 1 hr and 15 minutes to walk it one way.
Where To Stay Near Ruakuri Bush Walk
Waitomo is kind of in the middle of nowhere, so I recommend you take a couple of days to chill here and explore the area. Here are my recommendations for where to stay and eat in Waitomo.
YHA Waitomo – JunoHall Backpackers Hostel
We stayed at JunoHall Hostel for around 2 nights in 2020, and we thought it was really good value for money! We parked up in our campervan and had access to all the hostel facilities. There is a large shared lounge, kitchen and even an outdoor swimming pool! There are also private and dorm rooms available to book too. The hostel is close to all Waitomo attractions. As a YHA member, you will get a discount on your stay! Rated 9/10 from guest reviews.
Check availability and prices at YHA Waitomo – JunoHall Backpackers here
Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park
A popular Top 10 Holiday Park (Booking) in the centre of Waitomo Village. There are chalets available as well as camping and campervan parking. On-site facilities include a swimming pool, hot tub and communal kitchen. Rated 9/10 from guest reviews.
Check availability and prices at Waitomo Top 10 Holiday Park here
Where To Eat Near Ruakuri Bush Walk
HuHu Cafe & Chalet
I recommend booking a table at HuHu Cafe in Waitomo. I went here for lunch on the recommendation of a colleague, and I thought that the food was excellent! They are open for lunch and dinner.
In the winter, they may close earlier if it is quiet.
They also have a one-bedroom Airbnb available to rent, which looks lovely!
Visit The Famous Waitomo Glow Worm Caves
You can easily fit the free Ruakuri Bush Walk glow worms on the same day as taking a trip to see the ticketed Waitomo Glow worm Cave tours just around the corner.
A note on the pay-for caves: I’ve been on all these tours, and even though it was expensive, I do think it was worth it! Each cave is unique, and to experience each of them was, for me, a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
- Book your tickets for the world-famous Waitomo Glowworm Cave, Ruakuri Cave and Aranui Cave.
5. Mangapohue Natural Bridge, Waitomo, Waikato
If you’re in the Waitomo area then Mangapohue Natural Bridge is really worth visiting, during the day or at night!
The natural bridge is a 17m high limestone arch which is all that remains of an ancient cave system. The bridge spans the Mangapohue Stream.
There is a loop track that you can follow for around 20 minutes.
The first section is a boardwalk that goes through the impressive limestone gorge to the bridge. The second section climbs up steps under the bridge. From here, the views are really stunning and give you a sense of the scale of the place.
You can return the same way or continue on the loop track. Going over farmland, you can see 25-million-year-old fossilised oysters exposed in the limestone rocks dotted about. It’s really a fascinating place!
How To See Glow Worms At Mangapohue Natural Bridge
To see glow worms here, you will need to go at night.
There is a small parking area by the entrance.
You’ll find glow worms along the first section of the trail on the boardwalk. Look for glow worms on the limestone walls and along the banks of the stream.
This section of the walk is pram and wheelchair accessible.
What To Wear To See Glow Worms At Mangapohue Natural Bridge
Take a headlamp or torch with you.
The path is well maintained so just regular walking shoes will do.
How To Get To Mangapohue Natural Bridge
Mangapohue Natural Bridge is on the road between Waitomo and Marokopa. It’s a long and winding road. It takes about 30 minutes to drive there from Waitomo Village.
You can combine your visit here with a trip to Piripiri Cave and the stunning Marokopa Falls.
Freedom Camping At Mangapohue Natural Bridge
The parking area at the entrance to Mangapohue Natural Bridge is a freedom camping area for self-contained vehicles.
- Related Read: 28 Amazing Waterfalls To Visit In The North Island
6. Kakahi, Near Taumarunui, Waikato
Kakahi glow worms are gaining in popularity as more people learn about their existence! The glow worms here live in a human-made limestone cutting.
The limestone cutting is now a road but it was originally dug out for a proposed railway. The railway was abandoned but all was not lost as the glow worms made it their new home.
Kakahi is a small village north of Tongariro National Park along the SH4.
How To See Glow Worms In Kakahi
Head to Te Rena Road near the Whakapapa River. There is a small parking area by the roadside. From there, walk further along the road towards the river. You’ll be able to see glow worms along the steep sides of the cutting at night. It runs through the hillside for about 500 metres.
What To Wear To See Glow Worms In Kakahi
The glow worms are along the side of the road, so regular shoes will do. Be mindful of vehicles.
How To Get To Kakahi
Kakahi is about a 20-minute drive from both Taumarunui in the west and National Park in the south.
Where To Stay Near Kakahi
Kakahi is quite remote so you may want to consider staying in the area.
Further south along the Whakapapa River is Ohinetonga Scenic Reserve. This is a freedom camping spot with a toilet. I have stayed here overnight and found it to be very peaceful.
Even further, in National Park, is a very good freedom camping spot at the Kiwi Camp. I’ve stayed here many times, and it’s by far the best freedom camping in the area.
Taumarunui Holiday Park is about 15 minutes from the Kakahi glow worms.
There are also motel and B&B options in Taumarunui.
7. Along The Timber Trail Near Piropiro, Pureora Forest Park, Waikato
Another abandoned railway cutting to see glow worms for free in the North Island is on the Timber Trail near Piropiro.
The Timber Trail is an 80km mountain biking and walking route that goes through Pureora Forest Park. It is also part of the Te Araroa Trail.
Piropiro is an old historical village in the middle of Pureora Forest Park. The forest used to be logged, and workers and their families built this village and lived there for many years. The village was abandoned in the 1970s when the logging stopped. The area where the village once was is now a freedom campsite.
The Timber Trail mostly follows the route of the old railway lines that were built to carry the logs down the mountain. Close by to Piropiro, there are glow worms living inside one of these historical railway cuttings.
Pureora Forest is a pretty magical place due to its remoteness and natural beauty. The Timber Trail itself is a tough old slog, but people love it. If you are keen on mountain biking or multi-day walks then you might be tempted by it!
How To See Glow Worms In Piropiro
It will take around 15-20 minutes to walk to the glow worm spot from the Piropiro campsite.
From the Piropiro Campsite, head down the Timber Trail in the direction towards Pureora. You will see the Timber Trail Lodge up on a hill to the right. Continue past it, keeping on the trail.
Once the trail leaves the wide open space and heads back into the bush, you will be able to see glow worms on either side of the gorge.
Continue further, following the stream, until you reach a railway cutting. It is around the 36-37km point on the Timber Trail. You will see glow worms here along the steep-sided walls on the path.
Click here to see a map of the Timber Trail.
What To Wear To See Glow Worms In Piropiro
The area is very exposed and elevated, so wear a warm jacket, even in summer.
You will need good shoes to walk along this trail as it is very rocky and dusty.
A headlamp or torch is a must. The skies in Pureora Forest are some of the darkest in New Zealand.
Be mindful of bikes and vehicles that may also be using the track.
How To Get To Piropiro
Piropiro is not the kind of place that you would go without much reason to. It really is in the absolute middle of nowhere. I know this because I worked on the Timber Trail for 6 months one summer.
Most people reach Piropiro by walking or biking the Timber Trail. The trail starts in Pureora and finishes in Ongarue. Piropiro is almost exactly in the middle, near the 40km marker.
If you don’t want to walk or bike, then there is a very long gravel road from Waimiha village that will eventually take you to Piropiro. Piropiro is about 1.5 hours from Te Kuiti and Taumarunui which are the closest towns.
Where To Stay In Piropiro
Many mountain bikers and walkers doing the Timber Trail/Te Araroa will stay overnight in Piropiro.
The Piropiro Campsite is a freedom campsite owned by DOC. It is popular with families and hunters in the summer months, as well as walkers on the Te Araroa. There are drop toilets and shelters with stoves. There is no treated drinking water but plenty of streams. It’s a really nice campsite with plenty of space. You can really get away from it all!
Close by to Piropiro Campsite are other accommodations used by mountain bikers and walkers using the Timber Trail. These are Camp Epic and Timber Trail Lodge.
8. Limestone Creek Reserve Caves, Near Palmerston North, Manawatu
This is an off-the-beaten-path place to see glow worms for free on the North Island, and I would say this is one of Manawatu’s best-hidden gems.
Limestone Creek Reserve is the second best location (after Waipu Caves) to see glowworms for free inside a cave!
How To See Glow Worms At Limestone Creek Reserve
You can see glow worms at Limestone Creek Reserve during the day and at night.
The walk at Limestone Creek Reserve is a 600m loop track through the caves, gorges and across a running stream.
The track is on private property, so stick to the path.
When entering the track, turn right at the bottom of the stairs. Follow the track upstream and down into the gully. The main cave is located about 80m from the bottom of the hill.
The main cave has glow worms. Look up at the ceiling of the cave to spot them!
What To Wear To See Glow Worms At Limestone Creek Reserve
When walking along the track, be mindful of ongaonga tree nettles. Do not touch them as they cause pain and are harmful to humans and animals. I advise you to wear long trousers.
The track surface is uneven and slippery. You need to walk through the stream numerous times too. So wear wellies or other sturdy, waterproof shoes.
A raincoat would come in handy too because it is often wet inside the cave.
If you are visiting at night, then you will need a headlamp.
In case you do get too wet, keep a change of clothes in your vehicle.
How To Get To Limestone Creek Reserve
Limestone Creek Reserve is around a 1-hour drive north of Palmerston North. It is located next to the boundary of Ruahine Forest Park.
To get there, follow the signs to Sixtus Lodge. The last few kilometres to the Limestone Creek Reserve are a windy, narrow gravel road. The road is not accessible by buses and trailers.
Once you arrive at the reserve on Limestone Road, there is limited roadside parking.
The local village of Apiti has camping and toilet facilities. It is around an 18-minute drive from the reserve.
9. Wellington Botanic Garden, Wellington City
You don’t need to go out into the middle of nowhere to see glow worms for free on the North Island. You can see glow worms in New Zealand’s capital city at Wellington Botanic Garden!
How To See Glow Worms At Wellington Botanic Garden
To see the glow worms at Wellington Botanic Garden, you’ll need to go at dusk or at night.
Head to the Duck Pond near the Pipitea entrance on Glenmore Street.
You can find glow worms along the banks of the stream, hidden between the foliage and in the shady areas.
Have a look at the Wellington Botanic Gardens map here.
It’s free to enter, and it’s open 24 hours.
Related Read: Best FREE Things To See & Do In Wellington
What To Wear To See Glow Worms At Wellington Botanic Garden
The tracks are well formed, so you do not need anything special.
This track is accessible for wheelchairs and prams.
How To Get To The Wellington Botanic Gardens
One of the easiest (and most fun) ways to get to the Wellington Botanic Gardens is to take the Wellington Cable Car. You can get on at Lambton Quay in the city centre and travel to the top station at Kelburn. The journey just takes a few minutes. Get a return ticket here. Or use a Snapper card, and you can ride the cable car for a lower price.
By walking, it will take around 30 minutes to get to the gardens from the city centre. You could take the cable car up and then walk back via the City To Sea Walkway.
Book your ticket on the Wellington Cable Car.
Tips For Seeing Glow Worms In The North Island, New Zealand
Night Time Excursions
To get the best view of the glow worms, you will most likely need to go out at night. Remember to be careful while driving and walking around at night! The roads in New Zealand can be narrow and winding and, in some cases, unsealed. Also, be mindful of other people using the trails and visiting the glow worms.
Take A Headlamp, But Use It With Caution!
I also advise you to take a headlamp so you can see what you’re doing! If your headlamp has a red light setting, then use that. With the red light, you will still be able to see the blue light of the glow worms, and you will also be able to see where you are going.
If you are using a torch, try not to point your light directly at the glow worms, especially the white light. The glow worms can be stunned by the light, and it can cause them to turn off their blue glow in fright. This can be dangerous for the glow worms because if they do not have their light on, they are less likely to be able to attract food. Glow worms can keep their light off for many days if they feel threatened, so it can have a big impact on them.
Glow Worm Photography
If you want to do some photography, take a tripod and a manual camera. It would help to also know which settings to use to take good photos in the dark!
Obviously, do not use flash for the reasons I have mentioned above! Also, with flash you won’t be able to see the pretty lights of the glow worms, and that is probably the whole point, right?!
Personally, I found it can be pretty hard to take photos of the glow worms. Hence why I don’t really have any good glow worm photos on this blog! But then again, I don’t have the photography skills or the patience to do them justice.
Interesting Facts About New Zealand Glow Worms
You Can Find Glow Worms Almost Anywhere In New Zealand & Here’s Why
The truth is that in most New Zealand bush that has a running stream, you will be able to see glow worms along the banks. This is because glow worms use the river as a food source. The river carries or encourages bugs to fly over it. Glow worms stick to the rocks or earth above the water and have a long sticky string that dangles down. This silky thread traps the bugs, like a spider’s web. The bugs are also attracted to the bright blue glow that the glow worms emit. The glow worms feed on these bugs to survive.
So, you are likely to find glow worms almost anywhere that has these conditions: a flowing freshwater source and banks, bush or rock faces for the glow worms to cling onto. The most obvious places are caves with streams or rivers running through them. However, you can also find glow worms along the side of waterfalls, streams or river banks in the bush. The Māori name for glow worms is titiwai, meaning “projected over water”.
With this in mind, I will tell you about the best places to see lots of glow worms on the North Island for free that I know about. But if you’re travelling around and come across a place that meets the conditions I’ve described above, keep an eye out at night! You never know, you might discover the next best spot!
Glow Worms Are Not Worms
Despite the name, glow worms are not worms. They do look like a worm, and they do glow. But they are actually larvae of the fungus gnat. A gnat is a tiny flying insect. Eventually, the larvae (glow worms) turn into gnats (flying insects). When they become a gnat, they find another gnat to mate with. After that, they die! This is because the fungus gnats do not have mouths! Weird, right? So they cannot eat. Their only purpose is to reproduce and make more glow worms and continue the cycle.
Glow Worms Are Endemic To New Zealand
Arachnocampa Luminosa, commonly known as the New Zealand glow worm, is an endemic species to New Zealand. This means that it is only found in New Zealand and nowhere else! Pretty special, huh!
Travelling To Free Glow Worms In The North Island
Due to the remote location of many of these free glow worm spots, it’s a good idea to drive yourself around the North Island to see them.
If you don’t already have a vehicle to travel in New Zealand, here are some handy tips.
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Ultimate Guide On Where To See Glow Worms For Free In The North Island – Thanks For Reading!
In this post, we have looked at 9 spots to see glow worms for FREE in the North Island. This includes free glow worm caves! You can find glow worms in many locations in the North Island and across New Zealand. Following my tips will help you to find them and have the best experience ever seeing these amazing creatures in the wild. Thanks so much for reading and happy glow worm finding! – Lauren x
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