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
924 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great caves and amazing glowworms!
Isaac C,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour. The caves were amazing and out of this world. We were lucky as the guides mentioned lots of eggs and glow worms this time of year.
We enjoyed the whole trip. The staff were very knowledgeable, and we learnt far more than we thought we would.
Westie56,,Dec 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The boat trip through the caves was the experience that will last for a long time, and we enjoyed the forest walk as an extra bonus that wasn't expected.
glow worms are cool
933annabelb,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fab time at the caves!! staff were lovely and the free teas and coffees were and added bonus. Top tip: wear insect repellent!!
Magical experience
Pat S,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Educational. Walk safely on a raised walkway above rushing water before entering a punt. Then entered a dark area with little blue constellations of glow worms. magical setting. Educational guide.
Glow worms in a dark cave in a small boat
johnbN5696CN,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Glow worm caves are a unique experience. You walk through a cave with a river flowing through it in mostly darkness. You enter a small boat that is pulled around through the cave in silence. The glow looks like little stars or LEDs on the celling and sides of the cave. For us, it was well worth the cost. I don't think you will find many other places to experience them.
Amazing experience
581subhashc,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very well organised and informative trip. Cave experience was great. Very unique experience. Presentation after the cave trip was also very interesting.
Not recommended.
marywD2704FW,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Pleasant your guides and boat ride. Overall experience was not worthwhile. Cave time was a bit sensationalized . Walkways and darkness are not very accessible or safe for seniors. Our female guide did not have a microphone and was compensating with a high pitched screeching voice which was unintelligible in the echoey cave.
Incredible Cave!
Brenda M,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Not about the Glow worm for us it was all about the cave! Wonderful experience and the staff were all professional, kind and knowledgeable.
Te Anau Glow Worm Cave
Kathy N,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very organized, good information about the Glow worms, their life and how they live and glow. Boat trip over and back from Te Anau was pleasant. Hot drink after caves and vefore the short educational presentation was well likjed - nice short walk through the natural forest
Unique family experience
Jacqueline M,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was very informative and interesting. They broke you into small groups to make the tour more intimate and so everyone could hear the guide.
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