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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.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Complimentary Tea & Coffee
Lake cruise on Lake Te Anau
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop-off
812 reviews on TripAdvisor
Sharon T,
Mar 22, 2025
Everyone can do this tour. Easy walking and fun boat ride in the cave. We really enjoyed our tour. The tour guide was excellent
Coral R,
Mar 21, 2025
Very cool experience! The boat ride is a nice experience by itself, then there's the walk in the cave, and the boat ride inside the glowworm grotto. The guides were all knowledgeable and friendly, and the glowworms are so unique to see. Definitely a must do while in NZ!
Thacha P,
Mar 20, 2025
The Te Anau Glow Worm Caves Tour was much better than expected and a truly amazing experience. The tour starts with a boat ride across Lake Te Anau, followed by an interesting introduction about the caves and glow worms. Inside the cave, the underground river and rock formations are impressive, but the best part is the silent boat ride in the glow worm grotto. The tour is well-organized, and the staff are very professional. If you visit Te Anau, this tour is a must-do!
Daniel F,
Mar 19, 2025
The cave walk was awesome. The river and waterfalls inside the cave was beautiful. Seeing the glow worms on the boat ride inside the cave was really cool. Also, I thought the presentation about glow worms after the tour was well done and very informative.
James B,
Mar 17, 2025
Interesting cave and glow worms. Only issue is I don't believe my eyes fully accommodated. A few too many white lights on the cave. I need a good twenty minutes with red light only. Still, worth seeing and enjoyed the guide, commentary and seeing things.
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