Te Anau Glow Worm Caves Tour
Overview
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2 hours 15 minutes
Mobile ticket
The fascinating Te Anau caves system on the western shore of Lake Te Anau offers an underground adventure that charms visitors of all ages. This tour takes you to a mysterious underground world of rushing water before drifting in silent darkness beneath the luminous shimmer of thousands of glowworms.
Please be sure to arrive 20 minutes before your scheduled departure to check in.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children aged 0-15 must be booked with at least one adult.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Te Anau Glowworm Caves
View glittering glowworms in an underground cave system.
Lake Te Anau
Take a scenic cruise across beautiful Lake Te Anau on the luxury catamaran Luminosa to Cavern House on the lake's western shores.
What‘s Included
Complimentary Tea & Coffee
Lake cruise on Lake Te Anau
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Options
Glowworms - Te Anau Departure
Reviews
1,077 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Neat experience
paulhU5674BE,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A cool boat ride through a cave to see bioluminescent worms Well worth the time and money (unless you are claustrophobic or afraid of the dark!).
I thought the Glow Worm...
Damon A,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I thought the Glow Worm experience was great. Our guide was really knowledgable and gave a great overview of the tunnel system
Unique and mesmerising
Kate P,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A lovely cruise over the lake following by an informative tour of the unique isolated caves and a pitch black boat ride viewing the glow worms on the ceiling. Totally unique experience, well worth going to
Real NZ staff were excellent!
Susan F,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A really informative and interesting trip across Lake Te Anau and into a unique environment.
Amazing. Highly recommend
Alison C,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wear a warm jacket, it gets a bit chilly. The staff were really informative and the tour in the cave was really good.
A must do tour
Elaine B,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly recommend this tour. It was very a very enjoyable experience. Loved going on a boat through the cave and being in total darkness and total silence. All there was to see were the glow worms (note: this is only part of the tour)
Great experience
RogerC427,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great boat trip across the lake, with entertaining commentary. The caves were amazing, gradually got darker to ensure your eyes were fully accustomed and could appreciate the glow worms. Tour guide was really informative and interesting. Ended with a brief presentation on the life cycle of the glow worms in the visitors centre, before the 25 minute boat trip back to the jetty. Highly recommended.
So Worth it!
adrianh965,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The whole experience was so worth it. From the boat ride and commentary to the actual cave visit and seeing the glow worms. An experience so worth making the effort for
Pleasantly surprised!
X1377OLmelissam,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic! Was pleasantly surprised by how cool the caves were and the glow worms! The boat ride in the cave was unbelievable. I can’t believe they can guide through a pitch black cave on a boat! This was a highlight of our trip and a must see if you’re going to Te Anau!
Well worth doing
Tania K,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely amazing tour informative staff Really enjoyed the boat ride over There were an abundance of glow worms to see
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