Waipu Caves

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Waipu Caves
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“Scores of the bioluminescent bugs live deep within the belly of these New Zealand caves.”
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Atlas ObscuraAug 17

15 Best Places to Experience Bioluminescence

The humble glow worm is, in fact, a catchall term for numerous glowing creatures, from gnat larvae to fire flys to algae, that can be found all over the world. These tiny critters illuminate the night through bioluminescence, a process in which light is emitted by internal chemical reactions. Bioluminescence has evolved independently in over 90 different species, first emerging some 540 million…

Lesser-known alternative to Waitomo Glowworm Caves.

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