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
1,096 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Superb, worth booking
emmacX1937GE,May 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The actual experience is fantastic, Niall was a brilliant guide and the tour was really informative and well organised. The glow worms were well worth the trip and it was a lovely idea to have hot drinks afterwards. One slight negative was the boat trip over, the trip itself was fine and I recognise the guide was very young, but the delivery was in a bored monotone that meant anyone who was even slightly hard of hearing couldn't hear what was I'm sure an interesting talk about the area. A lesson in delivery would mean everyone could hear and be engaged!
To expensive
X7652YNjom,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00The fee was ment to be $170 tax included but ended up being $290 BIG difference.
Almost a spiritual experience
Philip A,May 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We have been to many many cavesv worldwide, but have never experienced glow worms before. An excellent tour with small groups, not very commercial at all. Highly recommended.
WOW
Pru12034,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great boat trip across the lake to start the adventure. Informative and lovely guide. Glow worms were great to see but the highlight was walking through the cave with the river flowing under and beside us. Not to be missed!!!!
Well run and flowed smoothly
Jeanne R,May 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Broken up into groups of 12 for the boat ride- and the time actually seeing the glow worms was only about 15 mins
Amazing experience
BenjyBear,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience, thoroughly enjoyed it. Be prepared to be in pitch darkness which is not something you often experience. The trip involves a boat trip across the lake, a video presentation, then a walk through the caves and a boat trip within the caves with an expert guide. Would definitely recommend - seeing the glow worms like pinpricks of light above you is amazing. Bear in mind you can't take photos or film the experience as the light from screens etc would ruin the experience.
Don’t miss this experience!
samkadamani,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience inside the cave, highly recommended.
So much fun. Informative,...
Megan J,May 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00So much fun. Informative, enjoyable day for our whole family. Boat ride over had great commentary and caves were equally as interesting in terms of commentary and observing the glow worms. Highly recommend.
Magical glow worm galaxy
Delyth W,May 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Well worth it, better than I could have imagined! The numbers in the cave are limited to about 11 so it’s comfortable and safe. Magical boat ride under a galaxy of glow worms. We did this in silence.
Amazing experience
37alannae,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience from start to finish. Lovely boat ride across the lake & beautiful tour through the cave. Staff were lovely
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