Glowworm Cathedral at the end of Waipu Cave in New Zealand Glowworm Cathedral at the end of Waipu Cave in New Zealand MarcelStrelow/Getty The Waitomo cave system, formed 30 million years ago ...

Visiting Waipu Caves is like taking a trip into another world. Photo / Supplied The road north to Waipu is straight forward. It's State Highway 1 all the way - no map reading skills necessary.

The photos were created in four caves on New Zealand’s North Island: Nikau Cave, Waipu Cave, Ruakuri Cave and Spellbound. Some of the exposures took only five minutes, Michael says ...

A good place to break a journey north, the Waipu Caves contain some of the largest stalagmites in the country. There's also a nice 2km walk through the limestone landscape from the caves carpark.

It takes just minutes for the earth to swallow me whole as I abseil into the cave’s mouth. My feet bounce off rock until suddenly the wall slopes away into a yawning cavern and I’m kicking out ...

Join Jason and Nikki Wynn as they explore the enchanting glowworm caves of Waipu in New Zealand. After 10 hours immersed in this childhood fantasy, Nikki shares her insights on glowworms and their ...

For something more laid back, the Spellbound Tour offers a leisurely boat ride and knowledgeable guide. • Waipu Caves: This one is free but you will need a bit of bravery, waterproof shoes and a ...