Real Journeys Te Anau Glowworm Caves

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

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

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

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 our 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!

Departures

• All Year: 2 pm & 7 pm
• November – April: 5.45 pm
• October – 15 April: 8.15 pm

Duration

• 2 hours and 15 minutes

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.

Location

Real Journeys Visitor Centre, Te Anau, New Zealand.