Unique caves in New Zealand
The Waitomo and Ruakuri Caves are also known as the 'glowworm caves'. The cave roofs are covered in thousands of twinkling greenish-blue lights.
In the Waitomo and Ruakuri Caves on New Zealand's North Island, the larvae of the fungus gnat Arachnocampa luminosa put on a light show that will take your breath away. This video shows the cave roofs covered in thousands of greenish-blue lights, which look like someone has sprinkled stars across the ceiling. The tiny masters of bioluminescence transform the dark underground spaces into a glowing fairy tale, where every twinkling reflection is mesmerising.
Looking at these caves is like peering into a magical workshop, where the little creatures weave their glowing patterns with the tenacity of true artists. Their soft, ghostly glow creates the illusion that there is an entire galaxy hidden underground.
