Ōtari glow worm tours 2026
18 April 2026 - 12 September 2026
7:00–8:00 pm
Region(s): Wellington
Type(s): presentations, experiences
Take a guided night tour through Ōtari-Wilton’s Bush and discover some of the fascinating night-time residents on your way to see the titiwai/glow-worms. Enjoy the tranquil beauty of the bush after dark and witness the magical glow of these unique creatures.
This outdoor night-time tour takes just over an hour and and requires a moderate level of fitness as the route includes numerous steps and a steep incline to and from the glowworms. No dogs, and not suitable for babies and young children.
Meet at the Ōtari Visitors Centre, 150 Wilton Road. Bring warm clothes, walking shoes, and a torch.
Dates: 18 April, 16 May, 13 June, 14, 15, 16, 18 July, 15 August and 12 September.
Please note: The tour still runs if raining and no transfers or refunds are given due to weather unless it is cancelled due to dangerous conditions.
New Zealand glow-worm
Glow-worms have luminous tips at the ends of their Malpighian tubules – part of their excretory system – that emit bioluminescent light.
Location: Ōtari Visitors Centre, 150 Wilton Road, Wellington.
To book tickets: www.eventfinda.co.nz/2026/otari-glow-worm-tour/wellington NOTE these tours book out quickly.
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Find out more about glow-worms.
New Zealand has another glow in the dark invertebrate – Octochaetus multiporu is a deep-burrowing earthworm that grows up to 30 cm in length and emits bioluminescent fluid when disturbed.
The Wellington Botannic Gardens are also running glow worm tours.