NEW ZEALAND TRAVEL VLOG Day 3 | WAITOMO GLOWWORM CAVES

#NewZealand #Waitomo #glowworm
On Day 3 of our adventures in New Zealand, we embarked on a boat ride into the WAITOMO GLOWWORM CAVES. Even though this was my second time there, I was still in awe of its beauty.
The first part of the one-hour tour took us through the upper level, where we explored the stunning cave formations. Then we headed to the lower level, where we stood in the Cathedral, the tallest chamber in the cave, and lastly entered the Glowworm Grotto, where we glided silently underneath thousands of tiny glowworms that illuminated the cave ceiling. It seriously looked like clusters of stars lighting up the night sky.
This is definitely a must-do if you’re in New Zealand!
The use of cell phones and cameras were strictly prohibited during the entire tour, so I wasn’t able to capture any footage of the glowworms. In fact, talking or making any noise during the boat ride was also not allowed because the glowworms do not like to be disturbed. If you’d like to see more of the magical glowworms, please check out this incredible time-lapse video of the Waitomo Glowworm Caves:
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I hope you enjoy Day 3 of my New Zealand travel vlog series!
Don’t forget to check out what we did on Day 2 of our 16-day adventure visiting the North and South Island:
• NEW ZEALAND TRAVEL VLO...
Cheers!

[@AprilChu]

Come along with us as we explore one of the most amazing caves in the world! 🤩🤩🤩

[@Thepaintedturtlefacepainting]

I always a love seeing new places to travel! This looks so amazing, I can’t wait to visit 🥰

[@AprilChu]

New Zealand is amazing! Thanks for watching! 🥰

[@myadventures5651]

I would take endless photos on those caves.New Zealand is so beautiful I have to visit some day.

[@AprilChu]

New Zealand is definitely worth visiting! 🥰

[@TheSimpleBrunette]

New Zealand looks beautiful. It’s one of the places I’d like to visit one day. Thank you for taking us on the trip with you 😍

[@AprilChu]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the vlog! 🥰

[@TheSliceOfJess]

New Zealand is on my bucket list of places to visit! Such a beautiful place

[@AprilChu]

New Zealand is definitely worth visiting! 🥰

[@googlpanda]

Oh wow this is absolutely beautiful! Those fronds that glow in the moonlight are awesome! Thanks for taking us with you 😍

[@AprilChu]

Yes the silver ferns are amazing! Thanks for watching! 🥰

[@HenriOlivier]

New Zealand is very interisting, my friend! Have a great day! LIKE#128

[@AprilChu]

Thanks so much! New Zealand is incredible! 🥰

[@Explorcation]

The glow worm caves are something we would love to see someday! The meal after the caves looked delicious, and it sounded like you all had such a great time!

[@AprilChu]

The glowworm caves are definitely worth visiting in person! 🥰

[@TravelInteresante]

Oh wow seagulls everywhere! Can't believe we didn't get to explore New Zealand beyond Auckland. Never tried passion fruit before. Your daughter is so excited to be there too! Food is looking good!

[@AprilChu]

The last time we were in NZ, we only explored the north island. So this time we made to sure to have enough time to explore the north and south. Even so, we still didn’t feel like we experienced enough! We will need to make another return trip in the future. 🥰

[@elizabethpenaloza7]

The view of the sky in the intro is so beautiful😍 Thanks for the tour! Nature is beautiful.

[@AprilChu]

New Zealand is super amazing! Glad you enjoyed the vlog. 🥰

[@tatendamakosa9041]

Wow beautiful scenary right there. I would go there every single weekend and holiday coz i love such peaceful nature reserve

[@AprilChu]

Me too! Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed the vlog! 🥰

[@KaursLife]

Wow that is so incredible to see! I didn’t know this cave existing but it is amazing to see the glow worms. I love watching your New Zealand vlogs 🤗

[@AprilChu]

Thank you so much! The glowworm caves are pretty awesome! 🥰

[@sonianaz3745]

The caves and all the places are very interesting. Thanks for showing.

[@AprilChu]

Thanks for watching! The waitomo glowworm caves are super magical! 🥰

[@ToluliciousKitchen]

Wow! Very Interesting. Thanks for sharing.

[@AprilChu]

Glad you enjoyed the vlog! 🥰🥰🥰

[@LiveTheDream7]

Im so full by just looking at these amazing dishes. Mouthwatering

[@AprilChu]

The food is super yummy in New Zealand! 😋

[@victoriaashleyxo]

The path getting to the cave was so nice with all the greenery. The cave must have been so incredible. Definitely a bucket list adventure 😍The Israeli couscous salad looked amazing!

[@AprilChu]

I loved the walk as well! The glowworm caves are a must do if you’re in New Zealand! 🥰

[@Rebekah-BodyIllumination]

This is so beautiful. Love that you made the necessary playground stop. 😌 Those are key. The food looks amazing. Great info.

[@AprilChu]

Playground stops are essential when traveling with a little kid. 😂

[@Unchamodeviaje]

You are such a funny family. That place looks amazing, New Zealand is beautiful

[@AprilChu]

Thank you! New Zealand is incredible! 🥰

[@DariuszTech]

Great vlog. Really enjoyed watching you guys. It's always amazing to spend time together as a family. Greetings from UK

[@AprilChu]

I can’t agree with you more. Traveling with family is the best! 🥰

[@TheWanderingHermit]

The glow worm caves are so magical....it's definitely one of the best experience !! Love those ferns in the forests .. looks so earthy ... And as usual your vlogs have such amazing food scenes !!❤️❤️

[@AprilChu]

Thanks! We loved walking through the fern jungle. It was such a different experience. 🥰

[@sonianaz3745]

New Z land is amazing and the food is mouth watering😋

[@AprilChu]

New Zealand is indeed amazing! 🥰

[@Imaniunedited]

Thank you for taking us through from the beginning. I just feel I was with you in the whole journey. Very nice food and a lot of hospitality 😊

[@AprilChu]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the vlog! 🥰

[@LivingfortheCity]

Honestly I could have just sat by the water at Cook's Landing and relaxed all day. That view... Oooh I was super excited to see those glowworms..they sound beautiful. The food at that restaurant looked ah-amazing!!!

[@AprilChu]

It was super relaxing watching the boats at Cook’s Landing! And the weather was super nice! Thanks for watching! 🥰

[@lightandsass2803]

Awww what a beautiful family! The scenery is so beautiful! 💚 I wish I could see the cave someday! Thanks for sharing your trip with us!

[@AprilChu]

The glowworm cave is awesome! You definitely need to plan a trip to New Zealand! 🥰

[@Em-zh5he]

So incredible. I can’t believe I have never heard of these caves before. Definitely heading straight to the top of my bucket list 😍

[@AprilChu]

You’ll love the glowworm caves. They are so unique! Thanks for watching. 🥰

[@demetratang9834]

Wow those r beautiful!

[@AprilChu]

It truly is! Thanks for watching. 🥰

[@iamnijahj]

Ooo that sunrise looks so serene!!! lol @ an advenCHUUURE! Man I wish you could’ve shaken us into to see the glow worms too! The meals looked great!

[@AprilChu]

The sunrises in New Zealand are incredible! Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed the vlog. 🥰

[@LiciaParie]

The caves are beautiful, I love the sight

[@AprilChu]

The caves are amazing! Thanks for watching! 🥰

[@KerryDoesIt]

This is simply awesome! I am probably too cowardice to go inside caves, but after seeing the beauty in this video, I might do it one day. Great video! ♥️

[@AprilChu]

The glowworm caves are beautiful! You definitely should plan on going one day. 🥰

[@saijyotinigam5754]

New Zealand is beautiful and on my bucket list to travel. Loved your video.

[@AprilChu]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the vlog! 🥰

[@TideKnotTravellers]

So much great food again, the breakfast, the cakes😋 we have such a love/hate with seagulls in England (and Europe in general) they’re so funny and cheeky but so super noisy especially if you live by the sea😆 your apartment looks lovely and spacious, love a washer/dryer in accommodation (we need it constantly!) the glow worm cave sounds fun, shame you can’t film but it makes sense that cameras and lights aren’t allowed inside. Your dinner and desserts after looked great too! Your vlogs always make us hungry 😆

[@AprilChu]

The seagulls in the US are annoying too! But they certainly aren’t as loud as the ones in New Zealand. 😂 A washer/dryer is such a life saver!

[@HomeWithSimone]

The scenes are so beautiful. It would have been awesome to see videos of the glow worms too. The pictures look amazing though. Thanks for sharing.

[@AprilChu]

It was too bad we couldn’t take photos, but it was for a good reason. Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed the vlog. 🥰

[@zunairasabir2281]

The place is really beautiful and the different dishes omg it's epitizing

[@AprilChu]

New Zealand is truly amazing! 🥰

[@RemyandOpie]

Wow! New zeal and is gorgeous! These caves looks so magical I would love to travel there one day.

[@AprilChu]

The glowworm caves are so beautiful! It’s definitely a must visit if you’re in New Zealand! 🥰

[@royalholi9750]

I absolutely enjoyed this vlog it's like i was there.

[@AprilChu]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed the vlog! 🥰🥰🥰

[@ikehbenita922]

The place is beautiful and see you guys had a really nice time

[@AprilChu]

We had a blast! Thanks for watching. 🥰

[@arielcarrillo9521]

The scenery was amazing and the food omg 😋

[@AprilChu]

Thanks! We had a great time exploring and eating! 😊

[@TheTravelingSwiss]

Those caves are absolutely stunning! I’m so surprised these aren’t more well-known. Absolutely gorgeous

[@AprilChu]

The glowworm caves are definitely a must visit if you’re ever in New Zealand!

[@doitwithrina5659]

I love exploring caves.. And the greenery is so peaceful and calm. Definitely a must visit place! Thanks alot for sharing. Im sure aa rhe whole pandemic thing gets over, many of us will be visiting/revisiting this place💕

[@AprilChu]

We are all waiting for the pandemic to be over so we can resume our travel plans! 🥰

[@KelbyAdamOurLifethroughalens]

That breakfast looked so very good, yummy. The Crows nest looked really nice, perfect for a family. The caves look awesome, shame you couldn't film in them, but you did manage to give us some great info about them. Huhu cafe looked great, with some really good looking food. Your second accommodation looks really nice and big, hope you enjoy it. Hobbit village looks so cute. Great share again and we cant wait for your next one. ONE LOVE

[@AprilChu]

I wish I could have filmed in the caves but the light from the cameras would disturb the glowworms. I probably wouldn’t be able to capture much anyway. It’s really dark! Thanks for watching. 🥰

[@vlhk2459]

Such a nice Vlog! I never heard about the caves before. Thank you for sharing !🌺

[@AprilChu]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the vlog! 🥰

[@LiisOnLife]

So happy you were all able to see the glow worms (sounds so much better than gnats!) - and you got to see them twice. As much as I would have liked to see them I so love the fact that photos and video were banned to truly enjoy the experience. (the ones at the entrance looked amazing.) Will so be doing this when I get to New Zealand in the future.

[@AprilChu]

I couldn’t believe they are actually gnats too! I’m glad they enforced the no cameras rule. The light from our cameras/phones would disturb the glowworms and we really got to enjoy ourselves. It’s a must do if you’re in New Zealand! 🥰

[@marissajonasson2617]

omg this place is amazing! New Zealand has always been on a bucket list for me!

[@AprilChu]

New Zealand is so incredible! You’ll love it there. 🥰

[@lyzonkosi5064]

I did not know New Z was this beautiful and that food there looks yummy

[@AprilChu]

New Zealand is amazing! Thanks for watching! 🥰🥰🥰

[@RPSHARMAVlogs]

Beautiful Location nice kids enjoying cheers very good Keep it up

[@AprilChu]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the vlog! 🥰

[@TheMapPinners]

Oh my gosh I've always wanted to see glow worms!! I didn't know you could see them in NZ. Shame you couldn't film, but totally understandable and happy you got to experience it with your family! All your food looks amazing yet again. From breakfast to dinner and dessert too. YUM! Really nice apartment find too. Was fun to see :)

[@AprilChu]

The glowworm cave is definitely a must do if you’re in New Zealand. I think we tend to over eat when we’re on vacation. 😂

[@BeingBedingfield]

Those desserts looked yuuummm! Bummer that you couldn’t film the glow worms, but I guess we’ll have to go see it ourselves 🤗 from the photos and what you said, seems like it’s definitely worth while ⭐️

[@AprilChu]

The glowworm caves are definitely worth visiting and seeing in person! 🥰

[@DjusLife]

So cool to know it was even worth it the second time, thats how you know its great! The man standing in the boat so confidently going into the cave- I was like WoW creepy haha so impressed. Yum yum you guys know how to travel and eat!!

[@AprilChu]

I know! The guides know the caves like the backs of their hand. They guide the boats in complete darkness!

[@Majestict_]

It’s so beautiful there. Somewhere I definitely would like to visit. You guys look like you had so much fun. Especially the water and the plants look beautiful

[@AprilChu]

New Zealand is full of lush greenery! Glad you enjoyed the vlog. 🥰

[@eliseoramos6332]

Wow New Zealand is a beautiful place I must visit one day

[@AprilChu]

New Zealand is incredible! You definitely need to plan a trip! 😊

[@xbeanmarie]

WOW ive always wanted to go to New Zealand!!!

[@AprilChu]

New Zealand is definitely worth visiting! 🥰

[@mobaetravels]

Travelling is life, it's always an experience to see other places, the food there looks good to me, was watch and like they do have good food, looks really filling too. The area where you are looks kool and ADVENTUROUS

[@AprilChu]

Traveling is life! I can’t agree with you more! 🥰

[@jewellrachael1290]

Aww this makes me want to go on vacation as well. Great family vlog!

[@AprilChu]

Thank you so much! I need another vacation too! 🥰

[@KitatheExplorer]

Omg I wish I could’ve seen inside the cave with the glow worms! I guess I will have to add this on my to do list for whenever I visit New Zealand! But from the photos it looked super cool. And your meal afterwards looks so good!

[@AprilChu]

Yea! It’s better to see the glowworms in person. You’ll love the experience! 🥰

[@AliceKattner]

Wow New Zealand looks amazing! Would love to visit there one day! Great vlog and can’t wait to see more! 💖

[@AprilChu]

Thanks so much! New Zealand is indeed amazing! 🥰

[@celebrityshade8991]

This country/place,,has to be on my bucket list. Hopefully in 2022. Thank you for sharing

[@AprilChu]

Yes hopefully we can all travel safely again soon. Thanks for watching! 🥰

[@TAGGTime]

I hear ya about jumping from one hotel to another BTDT. But it's also part of the fun and adventure. All your accommodations were big and spacious, they must've cost you tons $$! That light worm cave boat ride reminds me of underground river cave tour in Palawan that I have yet to visit as well. Awwww I wanted to see more of your Hobbiton tour!

[@AprilChu]

Oh wow! I would love to visit the river cave in Palawan! Thanks for sharing. 🥰

[@TheAverageTourist]

As always you found some great foodie spots on this trip! It made me laugh during the food zooming in and out... my husband makes fun of me and does that too. Too bad you couldn't film the glow worms!! I completely understand why, but I guess it's viewers will just have to go see them ourselves 👌.

[@AprilChu]

I already feel self conscious about vlogging in public! 😂 There is another cave where you can actually take photos, but it’s definitely much better to see the glowworms in person! 🥰

[@yunarinoa6536]

i like coffee. I enjoyed your travel video. and it's a lot of fun.

[@AprilChu]

Thanks so much! 🥰

[@VietnamWalkingTV]

Very nice tour. So beautiful place..Thanks my friend. Stay connected

[@AprilChu]

Thanks for watching! Please stay connected! 🥰

[@Nadelina_kb]

The caves are beautiful. You got a lovely appartement.

[@AprilChu]

Yes! Our accommodations in New Zealand were great! 🥰

[@Nadelina_kb]

@@AprilChu 🤩

[@nashvere5058]

Wow I would love to visits New Zealand one day it’s beautiful

[@AprilChu]

New Zealand is definitely worth visiting! 🥰

[@thecinnamontraveler869]

Such an amazing view.!!!!!! and beautiful place

[@AprilChu]

The glowworm caves are amazing! Glad you enjoyed the vlog. 🥰

[@rebeccahu]

wow everything is so pretty! the food looked so good and the caves would be something i definitely want to explore!

[@AprilChu]

The glowworm caves are amazing! You’ll love it! Thanks for watching. 🥰

[@Tense2538]

Dinner looks soooo goood! And the scenery is amazing 😍

[@AprilChu]

New Zealand is so unique and beautiful! Thanks for watching! 🥰

[@SocialmediaImma]

This must be really fun. I wish I'd have such fun travel some day.

[@AprilChu]

The glowworm caves are super fun to explore! Hopefully we can all travel safely again next year. 🥰

[@vivalaxhany]

New Zealand is such a beautiful place. Its one of the places i want to visit. Definitely going to make your video as a reference once i go back to travel again and this pandemic is over

[@AprilChu]

Hopefully we can all travel safely again soon! You’ll love New Zealand! 🥰

[@LucasWorldTravel]

I love the apartments. I want to go to Hobbit Town. A coworker went there once and shared his experience with me. So many movies are made there. Thanks for sharing! Safe travels! :)

[@AprilChu]

Hobbiton is super cool! My next vlog is all about our tour experience. 🥰

[@vicvic13]

Wow! This is such a wonderful experience that you get to share with your family. Pity that you were not able to bring your camera inside. Love the stops that you guys did the greenery and food is awesome. You guys did had fun..love this type of video...

[@AprilChu]

We had an awesome time! The glowworm caves are a must do if you’re ever in New Zealand! 🥰

[@marmarpones]

new zealand is on my bucketlist. i have to go one day! all the food looks so good

[@AprilChu]

New Zealand is definitely worth visiting! 🥰

[@edinabaranyi5191]

Wish to visit this place! This cave is amazing!!!

[@AprilChu]

The waitomo glowworm caves are a must visit if you’re in New Zealand! 🥰

[@encikfrozen631]

Nz is absolutely beautiful

[@AprilChu]

Yes I can’t agree with that more! 🥰

[@bosbeauty]

Omg this place is really beautiful...looks like great fun

[@AprilChu]

New Zealand is indeed amazing! 🥰

[@GabryellaAlexa]

wowww New Zealand is beautiful!! I would love to visit one day!

[@AprilChu]

New Zealand is definitely worth visiting! 🥰

[@GSVirk]

New Zealand is so beautifulll

[@AprilChu]

I can’t agree with you more! 🥰

[@susanwilson9657]

Always enjoy watching your vlog... hopefully I can visit NZ in the near future 😍

[@AprilChu]

You would love New Zealand! I’m hoping the pandemic is over soon so we can all resume our travel plans. 🥰

[@AhiLifestyle]

This place looks amazing! I always wanted to travel there!

[@AprilChu]

New Zealand is indeed amazing! 🥰

[@LaurenJack]

this was such a fun and beautiful travel vlog! made me want to travel sooo bad ugh! loved this video 😍

[@AprilChu]

Thank you so much! I hope we can all travel safely again soon! 🥰

[@CynthiaAjudolu]

Exactly what I need now.. Some good time out

[@AprilChu]

Thanks! We all need to escape a little bit right now. 🥰

[@LizzieinLace]

This was so cool!! I have always wanted to go there! And now I have a lot of ideas for when I do!!

[@AprilChu]

There are plenty of things to do in New Zealand! You’ll love it there. 🥰

[@izsheen4563]

Wow, this place looks amazing 👏 😍

[@AprilChu]

New Zealand is really amazing! 🥰

[@BethAwino]

I feel like visiting Newzealand now..beautiful .You had fun

[@AprilChu]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the vlog. 🥰

[@GlamorousJayy]

I wanna go it looks so tropical and just beautiful

[@AprilChu]

New Zealand is definitely worth visiting! 🥰

[@RaquelTobar]

I love your vlogs ! This was so beautiful and definitely going on my list of places to check out .

[@aaztween]

I love your filming style & the camera quality is blessed! Love the video girl, subbed and liked 🧡🙏

[@AprilChu]

Thank you!! 🥰🥰🥰

[@Vlog360Degrees]

This is simply beautiful 😊👌

[@AprilChu]

New Zealand is amazing! Thanks for watching! 🥰

[@Mangoish]

A good friend of my is going to move to NZ and I'm planning to visit her when I can, now I'm following your vids first to find out what's life like there.

[@AprilChu]

I’m glad you enjoyed the vlog! New Zealand is amazing! You’ll have a great time there. 🥰

[@NotyouraverageKimFace]

Nice vlog of New Zealand, I hope to visit one day soon.

[@AprilChu]

New Zealand is amazing! You’ll love it there. Thanks for watching! 🥰🥰🥰

[@jingsonang646]

Look so chill in new Zealand. Hope to visit soob

[@AprilChu]

New Zealand is amazing! You'll love it there. Thanks for watching!

[@lasheycurls]

Thank you for sharing I'd like to travel theretoo.

[@AprilChu]

You definitely need to plan a trip to New Zealand! Thanks for watching! 🥰

[@DaeEaglei]

This was a nice vlog. Makes me want to visit.

[@AprilChu]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the vlog. 🥰

[@neverendingadventure6036]

So picture perfect! Awesome video :)

[@AprilChu]

Thanks so much! 🥰

[@TanikaElaine]

Wow the cave at the end they are beautiful and scary to me lol nice video

[@AprilChu]

Thanks! The caves are dark but there is a guide that leads you through it. So nothing to be afraid of! 🥰

[@coekiroen9102]

Done watching Happy traveling host a beautiful place

[@AprilChu]

Thank you so much! Please stay connected! 🥰

[@joyousjetsetter]

Makes me want to go to New Zealand 😊

[@AprilChu]

You definitely need to plan a trip to New Zealand! 🥰

[@ASMRlifestyle2]

Oh NZ feels like the end of the world from where I live but I would love to visit it one day.. I know it’s awesome!

[@AprilChu]

New Zealand is definitely worth visiting! 🥰

[@paulenenistal]

silver fern wow I never thought I would hear that word..I thought I've seen all the types of fern in my entire life.im from the Philippines by the way😅 caves in new Zealand are absolutely a must visit!

[@AprilChu]

The silver fern is super cool! They’re not easy to spot. Thanks for watching! 🥰

[@LifewiththeDunklins]

Wow thanks for taking us to New Zealand with you all. Really wish we could've seen the glowwarm cave, I know it was so beautiful 😍

[@AprilChu]

The glowworm caves are a must visit if you’re ever in New Zealand! It’s much better to experience the beauty in person. 🥰

[@PabloVillasenorPresents]

Awesome presentation! This is now in our bucket list. Thanks for the info. Cheers!

[@AprilChu]

Thank you!! You should definitely plan on going if you’re in New Zealand! 😊

[@PabloVillasenorPresents]

@@AprilChu We have planned to visit Waitomo this coming Christmas break and looking forward to it. Warmest regards.

[@AprilChu]

You’ll love it! Btw, there’s another cave tour that allows you to take photos. Have fun!! 😊

[@PabloVillasenorPresents]

@@AprilChu Thank you. The other cave tour I think is called Ruakuri. I'll check it out. Cheers!