A network of limestone caves near Hamilton inhabited by Arachnocampa luminosa, a glowworm unique to New Zealand; the 30-minute boat tour through the Glowworm Grotto passes thousands of bioluminescent larvae on cave ceilings; discovered by Maori chief Tane Tinorau in 1887.

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