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
1,084 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Shine Little Glowworm, Glimmer, Glimmer
Adventuress115,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The excursion was well organized. We enjoyed the boat ride down Lake Te Anau. The walk through the cave was thrilling, with the water rushing below. Our guide was knowledgeable and presented well. However, the boat ride through the part of the cave where the Glowworms dwell was surreal. They formed so many tiny points of light in star-like patterns.
Informative and fun
Hospoprof,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Staff were exceptional. Energetic and informative - it was a beautiful experience and I learnt a lot about these glow maggots. :)
Caves and waterfalls.
Wander26205955843,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is advertised as a glow worm tour, but it’s so much more. The cave systems, the underground rivers and streams and waterfalls made it an unforgettable experience. The glow worms were also amazing.
Glow worm caves
maro K,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Great experience felt a little rushed in the cave but all in all fascinating to see the glow worms and the cave and all the gushing water from the melting glacier
Such a cool experience...
azucco13,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Such a cool experience and well worth it. Informative, drove over 2 hours each way to attend and it was well worth it
Wonderful adventure
Susan V,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Well run and a very unique experience. We saw a ton of glow worms. They looked like constellations spread out on the cave walls and ceiling. Well worth the money and time.
Great trip - caves are amazing!
Heather F,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very well organised trip. Friendly guides, easy trip across the lake. Well set up facilities with hot drinks and information about the glow worms. Caves were spectacular and the boat trip through silent dark caves with glow worms magical. Underground waterfall was stunning!
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
From NZ$129.00
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