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‘s Included

Complimentary Tea & Coffee

Lake cruise on Lake Te Anau

Food and drinks, unless specified

Hotel pickup and drop-off

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

Options

Glowworms - Te Anau Departure

Reviews

4.50

852 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

587

171

Excellent service, very...
Joanne D,
Jun 2, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Excellent service, very knowledgeable guides the boat ride was lovely with beautiful scenery and a great commentary
It was a rainy tour but...
Susan S,
May 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00
It was a rainy tour but this contributed to the ambiance. We walked on the walkways with rushing water beneath us. Then boarded boats for a dark silent ride through the cave wondering at the constellation like glowworms above us. The presentation afterwards was very educational.
Awesome
Ruth B,
May 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The cruise and caves were awesome. The guides were knowledgeable and very friendy. Would highly recommend
The day we went was a bit...
Feng Y,
May 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The day we went was a bit understaffed. So we have to wait for a little while. But all worth it. My son loves the blue/white glowworms! Keep talking about it after getting home.
Glow worms cave
simon m,
Apr 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Overall brilliant experience guides very knowledgable... beware the sand flies so ensure you have insect repellant on ferry ride informative and easy