Te Anau Glow Worm Caves Tour

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From NZD 129

4.51
812 reviews

Overview

Available languages

English

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‘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

4.51

812 reviews on TripAdvisor

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  • Everyone can do this...

    Sharon T,

    Mar 22, 2025

    4.00

    Everyone can do this tour. Easy walking and fun boat ride in the cave. We really enjoyed our tour. The tour guide was excellent

  • Such a unique experience!

    Coral R,

    Mar 21, 2025

    5.00

    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!

  • The Te Anau Glow Worm...

    Thacha P,

    Mar 20, 2025

    5.00

    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!

  • A Good Experience

    Daniel F,

    Mar 19, 2025

    5.00

    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.

  • Te anau glow worms

    James B,

    Mar 17, 2025

    3.00

    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.