Waitomo Caves, New Zealand (© Chris McLennan/Alamy)

【December 10 2014】There’s more than one way to enter Waitomo Caves on New Zealand’s North Island. Adventurous cavers can rappel in from the forest, while more conventional visitors can take a guided tour that includes some walking and a boat ride through the famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Wait, glowworm caves? Yes. The larvae of the New Zealand fungus gnat make a home there, and provide mood lighting for all. Their bioluminescent blue light emanates like stars from the ceiling and walls of the caves.Explore breathtaking Gallery from the HuluTrip homepage over the past 5 years..