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2 hours 15 minutes
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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.
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.
Complimentary Tea & Coffee
Lake cruise on Lake Te Anau
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop-off
1,029 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Koen v,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
Fantastic experience! Beautiful boat trip, wonderful guides and magnificent glow worms in the caves!
Traveler22063678906,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Great tour of the glowworm cave. The walk in the cave was beautiful. Then we observed the glowworms from a small boat for about 10-15 minutes. Unique experience.
Nicola M,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
What a great experience. It exceeded my expectations. Knowledgeable guides and very well organised. Loved going on the little boat through the underground caves and seeing so many glowworms
Elinor B,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
Expect very dark caves to allow you to see Glow worms. Insightful presentation and hot chocolate to finish
princessm0612,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Very cool experience and appreciated the small groups we went in so we could enjoy and view the caves. Guides were very knowledgeable.
N9566MVcolinw,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
We really enjoyed the boat ride out and back and were impressed by the amount of information we were given about the glow-worms themselves and the caves. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable
billbZ1885KR,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Had a wonderfull time exploring thru the caves Staff were excellent well worth the trip
Sharron W,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Pleasant trip. A little chaotic after disembarking the catamaran when first arriving at the caves. Those leaving from the previous trip and us arriving. Some waiting around while other groups went into the caves first. We watched a slide show all about glow worms and went on a short walk. The caves themselves were great. We did get to see a lot of glow worms and the cave river system was incredible.
David J,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
Not just looking at the glowworms, which are fascinating, but the boat trip to get there was great with wonderful scenery and the cave itself was a delight all on its own. They also took the trouble to educate us a little about the things we saw which was very interesting. Highly recommend.
CraigCarynL,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Smooth sailing, informative crew, right on time. The caves were amazing even without the worms, with tons of water rushing through. But the worms were fantastic. Lots to see and we were told this is the best time of year to see them. Would definitely recommend. Really tall people have to crouch very low at the cave entrance but my 6’7” husband got through, no problem.
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