Nächtliches Abenteuer Glühwürmchen-Tour

This was probably the highlight of our New Zealand trip and I highly recommend that everyone go on this night tour. Stephen was an incredible guide, and very knowledgeable about the location. I asked a lot of questions and he knew all the answers. Even gave us hot chocolate after, since it was cold that night! The glowworms were absolutely magical, it was like looking at stars in the sky. We also ended up seeing multiple wallabies and a possum in their natural habitat at night! It says it in the listing but just wanted to mention: make sure you are physically fit and accustomed to hiking. You'll be given flashlights and everything you need but you should dress well for the weather and wear good sneakers.

The experience felt very special to me, and I especially enjoyed Stephen's stories - he has just such an amazing and passionate way of guiding the tour, you find out not only about native New Zealand flora and fauna, but a bit on the geology, history, and the day to day life. You feel like a real explorer going through the night forest as a small group lighting the way with flashlights, and the cookies & hot chocolate at the end were a lovely way to round off a fun evening. Please please book this tour if you have the opportunity, it supports a local small business and a true Noctourism pioneer in Rotorua!

We stumbled onto this tour operator and couldn’t be happier! Everything about this tour was exceptional! Stephen was prompt on our pick up, extremely knowledgeable, very humorous and clearly loves what he does! Such a cool experience, not only did we see tons of glow-worms, we saw and learned so much more! We were thoroughly engaged and impressed! Additionally, he had all the extra little touches that made for a superb experience….rain boots, delicious hot chocolate & biscuits, a fantastic collection of torches, and took really cool photos that he emailed each of us! We would recommend this tour over any other in the area! Stephen is clearly a pioneer in the Noc-tourism industry!

Stephen was a wonderful guide. A wealth of local knowledge. Not only did we get to see glow worms, but we learned about local fauna and a bit of history. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Rotorua.

I cannot recommend the Nocturnal Adventure Glow-worm Tour highly enough. This wasn’t simply one of the highlights of our time in Rotorua, it was one of those genuinely unforgettable experiences that you know you’ll be talking about for years. I’ve seen glow-worms before, and there are plenty of glow-worm experiences to choose from around New Zealand, but this is the one to do. Above all the others. Full stop. If you’re trying to decide which glow-worm tour to book, stop looking and book this one. What makes it so special is that it feels like a proper adventure rather than a tourist attraction. Heading out into the native forest after dark, surrounded by the sounds of the bush, is atmospheric enough — and then you reach the glow-worms. Absolutely breathtaking. Thousands of tiny lights overhead and around you, in complete darkness, creating something that feels almost otherworldly. Photos simply cannot capture what it’s like to actually stand there and experience it. The entire evening was brilliantly done. It felt intimate, authentic and incredibly well guided, without ever feeling rushed or overly commercial. You get the sense that steve genuinely loves this place and wants you to experience it properly. There are bigger and more famous glow-worm attractions in New Zealand, but bigger does not mean better. For atmosphere, adventure, authenticity and sheer wow factor, Real Rotorua’s nocturnal glow-worm experience beats them all. If I could give it more than five stars, I would. 10/10. The best glow-worm tour we’ve experienced anywhere. An absolute must-do in Rotorua.

This tour is awesome! Steve is a wonderful guide, you will be entranced by the secrets of the forest that he shares with you. So much to see and enjoy: waterfalls, glowworms, ancient trees, more varieties of ferns (large, small and tiny) than you knew existed, wetas and beautiful spiders and their webs. Steve is super knowledgeable about all these things and more and takes great delight in sharing them with you. He's also an accomplished photographer and you will come away with some spectacular shots. Do yourself a favor and skip the caves and kayaks and go and see glowworms in a beautiful forest. The practicalities of the tour are as good if not better than you expect: pickup and drop-off is a breeze, the walk itself is easy and all the necessary equipment is provided. I'll be returning for another wander around the forest with glowworms next time I'm back in Rotorua.

One of the most unusual and memorable experiences of our trip to New Zealand. The forest feels completely different at night: the silence, the torchlight, huge ferns and other endemic plants, nocturnal insects, glowworms, and a waterfall in the darkness. And when you switch off the torches, look up at the incredible starry sky and simply listen to the forest — that is a very special moment. We initially thought this experience would be mostly exciting for the kids, but the adults enjoyed it just as much. A huge part of that is the guide — he is fantastic! He tells you about New Zealand nature in such an interesting and engaging way, constantly pointing out things you would never notice on your own. It feels like a real nighttime exploration rather than a standard guided tour. Another wonderful bonus is that he takes great photos throughout the walk, so you come away with some beautiful memories of the experience. A warm, atmospheric and genuinely unique adventure. Highly recommended!

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Magical Night! Worth going to Rotorua if you only do this tour. The Guide is passionate about the worms and forest and plants. Beautiful and fun. Get out of the city and see the worms up close. Not a hard walk and not too steep, but need to be aware of slippery spots. Guide keeps you on the path and safe. Highly recommend!

Wow, what an incredible evening. Stephen was kind enough to pick me up from my accomodation and then a group of us went into the darkness, looking for glow worms and other things that are usually don't glow. It was a safe, informative and fun outside of the box experience (Stephen is so passionate about his job. It's really amazing) and I'm very happy booking it instead of spending the night in a room. It's a no brainer - book it as well.