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Te Anau Glowworm Caves Tour
Visit New Zealand's Te Anau's famous underground network of glow worm caves on this tour that will take you directly into their heart.
What to expect
Hidden beneath the Murchison Mountains on Lake Te Anau’s western shores is a network of caves lit by a multitude of glowworms. Visit an underground world of sculptured rock, rushing water and a glowworm grotto.
Take a cruise across Lake Te Anau and disembark on the western shore, walk through native bush and into an underground magical world of waterfalls and limestone passages before reaching the glowworms to watch their bioluminescent display.
What's included
- Tour through the underground network of glowworm caves
- Short guided walk into the forest to view native flora and fauna
- Return Scenic Cruise across Lake Te Anau on a luxury catamaran
- Complimentary tea and coffee
Visit date
Select the date you'd like to visit to check ticket availability.
Note
- Please note that participating in this activity carries certain risks. Please read the Risk Information [here](https://cdn.clubconnect.com.au/assets/catalogueType/2/miscPDF/140635.pdf) before proceeding with this booking
- To keep departures on time and maintain the highest standards, check-in will close 5 minutes before departure
Exclusions
- Refreshments are not included however can be purchased at the Cavern House and on the boat at the location of the Te Anau Glowworm Caves and also on the cruise vessel
- RealNZ is now cashless, please be prepared to make cashless payments onboard
Time
- 9am
- 11:30am
- 2pm
- 3:15pm
- 4:30pm
- 5:45pm (from 23/09/26 to 29/09/26)
- 7pm
- 8:15pm (from 14th September)
Departure Location
- Trips to the Glowworm Caves depart from the RealNZ Visitor Centre, 85 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau
What To Bring
- Comfortable walking shoes (non-slip)
- Waterproof jacket
- Warm clothing (8 - 12ºC cave temperature)
- Insect repellent
- Sunscreen / sunglasses
- Camera (note: photography and video filming are not permitted inside the cave)
- RealNZ is now cashless, please be prepared to make cashless payments onboard
