5 destinations in the world to visit magical caves

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Waitomo Glowworm Caves - 39 Waitomo Caves Road, Waitomo, New Zealand

In 1887, an English surveyor and a local Maori Chief chose to explore the Caves of Waitomo. Using a small raft, they followed the stream underground and navigated the caves using candles for light. The two men suddenly saw many starlike lights shining above their heads. The light comes from thousands of glowworms on the roof of the cave giving a bioluminescent glow. A type of fungus gnat hangs from the roof on strings of sticky mucous. Later a land entrance was found which visitors use today.

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