GLOW WORMS Of New Zealand | Waitomo Ruakuri Cave Tour | 2 of 2

We might be from New Zealand, but as adults we've not seen the glowworms in Waitomo! So we're taking a Waitomo Glowworm Caves Tour in Ruakuri Cave... The first 1000 people to use this link will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: skl.sh/danegerandstacey01211
Welcome back to Waitomo New Zealand, the home of the glowworm! Today we're taking the Ruakuri cave tour.
Waitomo is known as the go to place to travel in New Zealand to take a cave tour and see the glowworms. There's a labyrinth of caves under the town (and beyond) that house these natural attractions along with some seriously wild looking black water rafting as well! If you like a bit of adventure, it looked pretty cool to raft through the rapids in the dark... we're taking note for next time.
Ruakuri was the glow worm tour we picked and we were stoked with it. Of course we can't compare it to the more common and popular tour known simply as the Waitomo Glowworm Tour, but we highly recommend checking out Ruakuri. There is actually an option to do both from memory, you can book them at a reduced rate because you're doing 2, so that could be a good solution to see everything in one day.
Either way, while we plan Season 2 of our Reveal NZ Series we're just happy to be out and exploring more of our own little paradise! Hope you enjoyed spending the past few days in Waitomo with us.
Note - This wasn't a collab or sponsored by the Waitomo glowworm tour (obviously it is sponsored/made possible by Skillshare as we mentioned though), we paid to see what it was all about ourselves. One of the shots I used was stock footage though to give you an idea of what we experienced, we didn't shoot that one ourselves out of respect of the g-worms.
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:18 Duck Traffic Jam
02:25 Waitomo Caves
03:30 Video Sponsor
04:42 What's In The Cave
06:10 Glowworms
06:50 Our Tour Review
07:52 Otorohanga Exploring
09:01 Float Tank Thoughts
10:38 Best Food In Waitomo?
12:03 S'mores On The Fire
#NewZealand #Waitomo

[@DanegerAndStacey]

So, whats your thoughts on the question of the day? If you didn’t wear em, it didn’t happen.... right? 😂

[@honee2short200]

Right I feel you on that one Dane 😂😂. You have to wear them!

[@Stephanie-Gillespie]

If they are there, they must be worn!! 😄

[@tikaanderson8186]

ROFL I can't wear the robes ROFL so many people were naked in those robes!!!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

@@tikaanderson8186 HAHAHAH 😂 These ones were brand new! Phew.

[@robhaunui3343]

Awesome vlog ! Spent a lot of time down those ways when I was a bit younger,great place,great people,great ducks - can't believe it took me 2 weeks to finally watch this,but well worth the wait guys !

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Glad you managed to catch up and see this vlog!

[@expatfamilylive9041]

This video is absolutely amazing, guys! Just perfect for the weekend!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Aw thank you!

[@debbiedennison]

I had Waitomo and the glow worm caves on my list as I plan a hopeful NZ trip for the future, thanks so much for the video and also a specific cave tour to check out!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

That's so exciting!! Definitely worth doing this one so you can get up close & personal and be able to take photos!

[@meladams9623]

I have not been to "The Glowworms" for many years, on agenda for next trip! Nice close ups of the intricate cave walls, loved this episode.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

We had no idea this tour even existed, definitely worth adding to the agenda! Thanks Mel, hope you're keeping well x

[@TravelTourTaste]

Hey guys great to see you again. Hope you had a great Christmas and just wanted to wish you a very Happy New year and may 2021 bring you much success, joy and happiness. Stay safe and catch up again real soon.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Aw thank you! Same to you, hope you had an amazing holiday season.

[@williehannon9306]

After months of illness and travel to recover, I know begin my catching up binge. Cant wait Thank you

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Love seeing all your comments!! Keep em comin!

[@stephaniegruenberg7044]

So excited you did the cave tour!! This is my #1 must for visiting New Zealand since it's the only place in the world you can find the glowworms!! Thank you so much for sharing! Not so sure about the dream pods. I'm not big on water either, Stacey.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

You're so welcome, glad you enjoyed it! The dreampods were so interesting, happy I gave it a go but not sure if I'd do it again!

[@nicholasfalconer8238]

Really great guys...brings back childhood memories...

[@nellywellyboo2383]

this is so great! I visited those caves a few years ago on my first trip to New Zealand and I loved it! Can't wait to visit New Zealand again, this time equipped with all the knowledge I have from your amazing New Zealand series

[@nickbenfell4327]

The glowworm caves at Te Anau in the south island are much better.

[@nellywellyboo2383]

@@nickbenfell4327 thanks! I’ll add that to the list 😃

[@DanegerAndStacey]

This tour is well worth it! So cool to get up close & personal!

[@ScottyPass]

'Smore work than it's worth!' 😂👌🏻 So good guys! Really enjoyed this vlog 🙌🏼

[@DanegerAndStacey]

😂😂😂 it really wasn smore work than it was worth! Thanks so much

[@joanneyoung904]

those cave formations were insane. Loved the video as always

[@DanegerAndStacey]

So crazy its just regular farmland above and that's whats below!! Thank you 😁

[@perpetualmoto]

I did a similar tour about 6 years ago...so much fun jumping off ledges onto Intertubes and turning off the lights...wow!!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

That sounds epic and terrifying at the same time!

[@WhenAdventureKnox]

I did wonder how you were able to film inside the cave as our friends said it wasn't allowed. But going to one that allows filming/photography explains it perfectly! I imagine those shots were incredibly difficult to achieve so nice one guys!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

That's what we thought as well until we found this specific tour 🙌🏻 It was quite difficult but a fun challenge for sure! Definitely recommend doing this tour vs the more well known one!

[@zoemorrison07]

The glow worms!! That shot looked beautiful! They’re now on my list to see 🥰 those marshmallows too! I’ve had those, they sell them in England too, and I took them camping for the cadets a couple of years ago and the kids and adults went mad for them! They’re great!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

You wont regret putting them on your list! Best marshmallows ever!

[@BucketListTravellers]

It took me ages to get in the zone in the float tank as well - and I kept drifting backwards and hitting my head! It seems like one of those things that you've got to get used to doing.

[@shireenpaeper8860]

You did the cave adventure for me lol. Thanks guys.. ur the bestest! 😉

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Haha just for you! You're so welcome 😋

[@shireenpaeper8860]

@@DanegerAndStacey 😋

[@Love_rainy_days]

Than other fun video from NZ, caves and glow worms very interesting. Thanks guys and stay safe. 🧔

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Thank you, really appreciate that 😁 Same to you!!

[@lailaagrado]

STACEY-THE DUCK WHISPERER!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

😂😂

[@RenegadeRanga]

I was in the great barrier reef when you guys posted this. The caves look awesome.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Oh what an epic place to be!! Hope you had a great time there.

[@honee2short200]

🥰🥰🥰 Those caves have always been so fascinating 🧐 to me, I didn’t know you could do both tours. That would be a whole day thing, I’m doing that. 🏕 🔥 s’mores nice!

[@DanegerAndStacey]

You can also do black water rafting in there too, that would be awesome to add to the list!

[@gwynethglas-brown9171]

Great to see you Hope your both ok 🥰. Wauw the glowworms / cave looked amazing , the dream pods Think i feel the same as you Stacey ( but i am partially sighted so dark is really scary for me ) Those marshmallows were HUGE never seen them over here but they sure looked 😋 !! Still love the Ducks ( your New friends stacey 😅😜) Looking forward to your next adventure. Stay safe .

[@DanegerAndStacey]

We are great thank you! Hope you're well too 😁 Sounds like you'd have to do what I did and start at the beginner level where the lid is open and the lights are on! The next adventure is quite extreme, we just posted it! Hope you like it :)

[@lailaagrado]

SOOOOOO COOOOOLL! TRIGEREEEEEED! ♥♥♥

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Woohooo!

[@nemosdiary8271]

Love from Kolkata, India, show us more natural history places in New Zealand

[@kgz6359]

Hi guys great videos of Scotland really loved them all. When are you coming to Kyrgyzstan? It has so much beauty, great coffee shops and an amazing 200km wide lake called Issyk Kul and Almaty in Kazakhstan is just over the border. Keep up the good work.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Sounds great! But we're staying put until things calm down and we can travel again :) Hopefully we can visit one day! Thanks so much!

[@Stephanie-Gillespie]

Love Waitomo!! Did black water rafting for the glow worm tour and it was amazing!! I’m totally with Stacey though about the floating pools, they are nice once you relax but relaxing definitely takes a while 😂

[@DanegerAndStacey]

How was the black water rafting? I actually cant believe how long it took me to relax. Took Dane even longer, he was just doing spins in there apparently

[@Stephanie-Gillespie]

@@DanegerAndStacey Black water rafting was amazing, freezing but amazing. It was so quiet and our guide was really informative. Was definitely a worthwhile experience 😃

[@evijabozinska296]

Ducklings again 😍😂 newer know about such a glow worms. That was really interesting to see them 👍🏻

[@DanegerAndStacey]

They're such crazy little creatures! Really awesome experience to see them up close :)

[@sarahschmidt5125]

The cave looked wonderful! And I appreciated the written goodbye 🙂

[@DanegerAndStacey]

It was incredible! Aw so happy to hear that

[@denisetewhata8867]

I went golfing down Otorohanga, jyst across from Waitomo caves, but I definitely am going there next time

[@DanegerAndStacey]

That sounds awesome! Definitely a good excuse to go back 😁

[@siddharthsingh2853]

Nice video guys!, Keep it up (y)..what's next?

[@DanegerAndStacey]

We just uploaded the first video in our Auckland series! Hope you like it!

[@daysLike]

What was the name of the place you stayed in this video? Absolutely amazing!

[@AmputeeAdventures]

Loving that sleeping quarters!!!! Cool tour. I noticed the walkway was a bit narrow. do they allow wheelchairs on that tour?

[@DanegerAndStacey]

They actually do on this one! It's all well paved/concreted so it's suitable for wheelchairs :)

[@TravelDrone]

Wonderful presentation

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Thank you!

[@apriltumaru7286]

Amazing content yous two 🙌🙌

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Thanks April!!

[@apriltumaru7286]

@@DanegerAndStacey 🙌🙌

[@vanessaclark2302]

i remember going there when i was in intermediate was soooooo beautiful

[@DanegerAndStacey]

What a cool intermediate trip! Better than what we did at school haha

[@CodyPraud]

I hope you went back to feed the duckies? They were so excited to see you.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

We fed them a few times (think thats why they loved us so much!)

[@CodyPraud]

They reminded me of cattle when they see the feed truck coming with a bale of hay, they all come running!

[@travelertrome8449]

Did going down in that cave make you guys feel claustrophobic at all? It is an eerie beauty. The lights on the ground reminded me of the Medusa Cistern in Istanbul.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Not too bad to be honest, it feels quite open dow there. It's just the darkness and your eyes adjusting that's the worst!

[@karendoody4581]

would love to something for your Auckland vlogs...come to the North Shore

[@DanegerAndStacey]

We love the North Shore! We used to live over there 😁

[@laevelocic]

Thinking of doing this tour later this year! Do they allow you to bring a tripod into the cave?

[@DanegerAndStacey]

I doubt you'd get a tripod in to be honest, but you could phone in advance and ask. They allow cameras on this particular trip, so maybe they do

[@MrHada007]

Which one do you recommend this or Rangitoto island i am from Melbourne and I only have 1 full day to spend there.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Depends where you will be, will you be in Auckland? If so then Rangitoto would be the better option for a hike and day trip. But the best answer is a trip to Waiheke Island - you'll still be able to hike, but there's vineyards, beaches and so much more

[@pleiades1014]

😍

[@wolfriderpack]

😍😍

[@DanegerAndStacey]

🥰

[@TedPatrickBaird]

Will you upgrade to the GH6 when it releases this year?

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Depends if they sort their autofocus out 😂

[@David5467]

Have you ever tried a marshmallow in the microwave ? put it on a plate and put a glass on top or you will have a huge mess to clean up. it only takes a few seconds maybe 20 or 30 i can't remember how long.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

In the microwave?! That sounds great (and way easier haha) we will have to try this sometime!

[@nzlife4514]

Love your videos wish should I meet you guys

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Maybe one day!!

[@latina3b]

The ducks thought you were the momma ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@DanegerAndStacey]

I'm clearly not very maternal 😂 Cute when you think about it like that though!

[@latina3b]

@@DanegerAndStacey I'm a mom of 3 adult sons (still hard to belive my sons are all grown) and that's the first thing that came to mind. These ducks clearly felt what a good hearted human you are 🙂❤️🦆

[@bjeffrie22]

You win the internet today: 14:19 ++ ... "is like saying you're Superman without wearing the cape."

[@DanegerAndStacey]

😂 It's always fun to see what goes on in Danes brain!

[@Mechaboi667]

How did they film in the glow worm cave? I have been there and ur not allowed to take pictures or video

[@DanegerAndStacey]

We mentioned in the vid (I think?) on certain tours you can film, we booked the one that allows it

[@joayres5264]

Now that's how you roast a marshmallow 😋

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Love that you said roast and not toast 😂 It took the same amount of time to cook as a Sunday roast!

[@downunderdeported7371]

hay guys me and my partner have come over from Australia and we are going to be filming and travailing round new Zealand we kinda want to start up a KZbin channel and would love some advice i have seen like all of you videos and love your stuff we are currently in managed isolation on day 7 thanks.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

That's SO exciting guys! In terms of advice, all we can say is be patient. It takes a long time to make this KZbin thing work (we're still learning) but if you have the passion and patience you'll make it work. Figure out your niche and what makes you different from every other travel vlogger, don't be afraid to be different and have fun with it! You got this!

[@downunderdeported7371]

@@DanegerAndStacey thanks you so much. you guys are awesome and thank you for replying see you round New Zealand.

[@bestworld5959]

Hi😉🤗why you don't fry meat and vagatables ?))

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Dane and I generally don't eat breakfast and it's not super traditional here to eat meat (other than bacon & sausages) or vegetables for breakfast 😁

[@nickbenfell4327]

Yes nice as they are they are not a patch on Te Ana Au the glowworm caves ay Te Anau

[@DanegerAndStacey]

So you keep saying 😋 We will just have to go back to Te Anau sometime and see for ourselves.

[@_RohithGR]

hai

[@peggyparsons5003]

gigantic marshmallows

[@DanegerAndStacey]

The biggest marshies we've ever seen!

[@herox5338]

Hi uncle dane

[@DanegerAndStacey]

That you Ty?? Haha hey mate 👋🏼

[@herox5338]

@@DanegerAndStacey yes

[@tikaanderson8186]

Now I need smores.....

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Make sure they're XXXXXXL like ours 😂

[@tikaanderson8186]

@@DanegerAndStacey I'll do my best! ROFL

[@deanmaxwell6328]

Woow woow 😍💋 💝💖❤️

[@vivianfire]

7:14 mind blowing? if your IQ is 78 or your six years old.

[@DanegerAndStacey]

Chatting about IQ with punctuation like that? 😂