Waitomo GlowWorm Caves


	Waitomo GlowWorm Caves

silvercowboynz

4-16-2009 7:39 AM

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animals, insects, new zealand

silvercowboynz says:

I haven't visited these particular caves but have seen the same thing in Te Anau in the South Island of New Zealand. The sight of so many little insects making so much eerie light is absolutely gorgeous. If you are visiting us here in New Zealand it is a must on your itinerary

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