RealNZ Te Anau Glowworm Caves

A visit to the Te Anau Glowworm Caves with RealNZ on the isolated western shores of Lake Te Anau is a must-see.

Have you ever seen limestone passages sculpted by water up close?

Have you drifted in silent darkness beneath the luminous shimmer of thousands of glowworms?

On this trip you will experience the mysterious underground work of rushing water before drifting through darkness beneath the luminous shimmer of thousands of glowworms.

Te Anau Glowworm Caves Activity Options

Te Anau Glowworm Caves

• Explore a mysterious underground world of rushing water before drifting in silent darkness beneath the luminous shimmer of thousands of glowworms
• Your Te Anau Glowworm Cave adventure begins with a cruise across beautiful Lake Te Anau on board the catamaran Luminosa to the western side of the lake
• On arrival there is time to view the interesting displays at Cavern House before your friendly guides accompany you underground in small groups
• As you explore by path and small boat, your senses will be overwhelmed
• In this mysterious underground world discover fossils and rock formations, and view rushing waterfalls and whirlpools
• Learn how the caves are still being carved out by the incredible and relentless power of nature, before gliding through silent darkness to the glowworm grotto
• The delicate incandescence of thousands of tiny glowworms is a magical sight!

Other Information

• Suitable for all ages with exception of infants
• Some bending is required at caves entrance and steps are involved
• No film / photography permitted inside caves
• What to bring: walking shoes, waterproof jacket, woollen sweater/fleece jacket, sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellent and camera.

Departures

• All Year: 10.15 am, 12,45pm, 2 pm, 3.15pm, 4.30pm
• October – April: 5.45 pm, 8.15 pm
• 26 December – 28 February 8.15 pm

Duration

• 2 hours and 15 minutes

Location

RealNZ Visitor Centre, Te Anau, New Zealand.

Book the Te Anau Glowworm Caves Tour

You can book the Te Anau Glowworm Caves Tour separately or as part of one of our New Zealand holiday packages. We bundle activities, accommodation, and transportation together for convenient, affordable New Zealand holidays.

These popular New Zealand holiday packages include the Te Anau Glowworm Cave Tour:

• 7 Day South Island Family Must Do Package
• 10 Day Deep South Holiday Package
• 21 Day New Zealand Wild West Package
• 21 Day South Island Explorer Package

Contact New Zealand Travel Organiser today to plan your Te Anau activities.