Te Anau Glow Worm Caves Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

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.

2 hours 15 minutes • Admission Included

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.

Admission Not Applicable

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

1,090 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

761

205

So much fun. Informative,...
Megan J,May 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
So 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
5.00
Well 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
5.00
Great experience from start to finish. Lovely boat ride across the lake & beautiful tour through the cave. Staff were lovely
Enjoyed Glow Worm tour
Adventure606336,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Tour and guide were very interesting and informative. T boat ride to see the worms was shorter than expected, some guests on the boat were scared in the pitch black and the walk was a little challenging for older guests as you had to bend down considerably to enter the cave. But we enjoyed the experience.
Must
Rashi V,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
It is a must do. Very unique and wonderful. you may want to go without toddlers and kids as it can get really dark and kids get scared.
Shine Little Glowworm, Glimmer, Glimmer
Adventuress115,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The 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
5.00
Staff 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
5.00
This 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
4.00
Great 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
5.00
Such a cool experience and well worth it. Informative, drove over 2 hours each way to attend and it was well worth it

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4.51

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Te Anau Glow Worm Caves Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 15 minutes

Mobile ticket

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.

2 hours 15 minutes • Admission Included

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.

Admission Not Applicable

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

1,090 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

761

205

So much fun. Informative,...
Megan J,May 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
So 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
5.00
Well 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
5.00
Great experience from start to finish. Lovely boat ride across the lake & beautiful tour through the cave. Staff were lovely
Enjoyed Glow Worm tour
Adventure606336,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Tour and guide were very interesting and informative. T boat ride to see the worms was shorter than expected, some guests on the boat were scared in the pitch black and the walk was a little challenging for older guests as you had to bend down considerably to enter the cave. But we enjoyed the experience.
Must
Rashi V,Apr 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
It is a must do. Very unique and wonderful. you may want to go without toddlers and kids as it can get really dark and kids get scared.
Shine Little Glowworm, Glimmer, Glimmer
Adventuress115,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The 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
5.00
Staff 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
5.00
This 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
4.00
Great 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
5.00
Such a cool experience and well worth it. Informative, drove over 2 hours each way to attend and it was well worth it