Waitomo Glowworm Caves

#Travel Guide Highlights of the Cave Experience: Silent Boat Tour The highlight of the Firefly Cave experience is the boat ride through the pitch-black cave, admiring the thousands of fireflies glowing on the ceiling. This guide will help you maximize this experience. • Maintain absolute silence: Visitors are required to remain completely silent as the boat passes beneath the firefly colony. The guide will gently pull the boat with a rope, so any talking or other noises can distract others and disrupt the firefly light. • Adjust to the dark: Before boarding the boat, allow your eyes to fully adjust to the darkness so you can clearly see the fireflies glowing on the ceiling. Don't rush and follow the instructions. • The Cathedral Cave: In addition to the boat tour, the cave features the Cathedral Cave, a massive limestone chamber with excellent natural acoustics. The guide will often perform a short song to demonstrate the acoustics here.