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• Glow Worms

  Discover17825241833,Mar 24, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  3.00

  Well coordinated. Interesting but overpriced for the experience.

• It was a little underwhelming ..

  Julie B,Mar 23, 2026

  - Review from Viator

  3.00

  Nice boat ride over but seemed to spend more time in a side room waiting for other groups to go before us which cut down the time we had in the caves which seemed minimal. Guide was very knowledgeable but not the experience we expected for the cost. No photos allowed so cannot post any on thus review. Pictures on website don't really reflect experience

• A Magical Experience!

  Kim W,Mar 23, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  We had an amazing experience on our Real NZ Glow Worm Boat tour. Abigail was our narrator on the boat ride and Neill was our cave guide. Both of them were upbeat and personable and did an excellent job of informing and enlightening us during the trip. The walk thru the caves was an adventure: Stooping over underneath low hanging rocks, walking beside rushing water, imagining what it was like to explore the caves without the benefit of walkways and path lighting. The small boat ride into the glow worm cavern was magical! Don’t miss this experience!

  

  

  

• Nice experience in Te Anau

  Navigator19594348504,Mar 22, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  The visit was really interesting after a nice boat trip! If you have a little bit time in Te Anau, don't hesitate to go there!

  

  

• Great experience

  Halina B,Mar 22, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Well organised and informative tour.

• Fantastic

  O5253THandrewh,Mar 22, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Fantastic experience! Caves were amazing and plenty of glow worms to see. Guide was knowledgeable and informative.

• Definitely worth doing

  timmos8,Mar 21, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  4.00

  Awesome experience but you can’t take photos or videos so it’s just memories. Educational and fun plus the boat floating through the glow worm cave is amazing.

• A wonderful cave experience with the addition of glow worms!

  Sam T,Mar 21, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  This experience was completely unexpected! The 30 minute boat ride from Te Anau was very smooth - it is a lake, after all. On arrival at the caves, you are separated into groups of 12, with a guide for each group. Entry into the caves is easy but does require some degree of personal mobility and flexibility. There are low spots, which mean you have to get down low. As soon as you enter the cave, you are walking above an underground river. It is absolutely stunning. The lighting gradually dims to acclimatise you to the final destination. You finally get on board a boat (12 passengers and your guide). It is propelled by the guide pulling on a rope attached to the cave wall. By this time you have been asked to be completely silent, you are in complete silence and the only thing visible is the glow worms, looking like stars in the night sky. After you return to reality, there is a presentation which explains the glow ‘worms’ and their life cycle. Summary: Absolutely awesome and worth every dollar and minute. The guides are great.

• Gondoliers

  12mabelst,Mar 20, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Well organised, excellent commentary by Emma, the skipper who's name escapes me was very good. Cave guides excellent and suggest that as we have improved the sound of glow maggots to glow worms, you should call the punts gondolas and the guide to the gondolier!

• Awsome

  B9519AWgaryt,Mar 19, 2026

  - Review from Tripadvisor

  5.00

  Amazing glow worm sights. Loved the boat glide at the end of the cave. Very knowledgeable guide.

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