WildlifeHidden gem

Hokitika Glow-worm Dell

Hokitika, West Coast

Free bush glow-worm spot just off SH6, best seen after dark.

Cost
Free
Time to allow
30 min

A short bush corridor near Hokitika where glow-worms shine under a bank. Visit after dark with no torch, or with a dim red light. A neat, free way to see something unusual.

Good to know

  • Go well after dark
  • Keep noise down
  • Wear sturdy shoes
Best time
After dark
Open
All year
Getting there
Short walk from a small pull-off
Vehicles
Fine in any car
Dogs
No dogs

The location is approximate. Check the official website before you go.

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