Hotel pickup
Meals Included
Guide

Te Anau Glowworm Caves Overview

Half-Day Tour

06:55 am- depart from Queenstown

09:40 am- arrive at Te Anau and take a cruise across Lake Te Anau

10:15 am- begin your tour of the caves

12:40 pm- end of the tour, travel back to the pier and Queenstown

3:30 pm- arrive at Queenstown

Full-Day Tour

06:55 am- depart from Queenstown

09:40 am- arrive at Te Anau

2:00 pm begin your tour of the caves

4:15 pm end of the tour, travel back to the pier and Queenstown

7:30 pm arrive at Queenstown

Te Anau glowworm caves are limestone caves on Lake Te Anau that were discovered in 1948 by Lawson Burrows and caves are 12000-year-old. Caves are full of sculpted rock, whirlpools, and a roaring underground waterfall. Explore Te Anau Glowworm caves New Zealand on this half-day tour!

What to expect:

Explore Te Anau Glowworm Caves, New Zealand

These caves are unique geological and a must-visit attraction in New Zealand. Gaze at the dazzling sight of glowworms, the amazing rock formations, and a scenic waterfall. Book this Te Anau Glowworm caves tour and spend a fun day out in New Zealand.

Hop on a boat and travel through caves

Step into a boat cruise and start exploring the caves. The boat ride will take you to the beautiful hidden grotto where thousands of glowworms live. Admire the scenic views of the caves, waterfall, and glowworms. Learn about the fantastic history of the caves with your guide. 

English Speaking Guide

Te Anau caves tour comes with the guide. The guide is English speaking and has a piece of good knowledge of the caves. He will tell you the history and secrets of the caves and the area. 

Hotel pick-up and drop-off included

Te Anau glowworm caves New Zealand offers you the round trip hotel transfers. You will be picked and dropped back to the hotel with your guide. 

Tour Types:

Te Anau Glowworm Caves tour with hotel pickup

Te Anau Glowworm Caves tour without hotel pickup

Meet Up Information(For without hotel pickup):

Location: The Real Journeys Visitor Centre, Te Anau

How to reach:

You can easily reach here by private taxi or cab. 

Hotel Pick Up Information:

Hotel pick is available within the city limits of Queenstown. Please arrive at the hotel lobby 15 minutes before the scheduled pickup time. 

You can choose a half-day or full-day tour. Our sales representative will get in touch with you after you make your booking to confirm your preferred tour type.

  • For Child ticket, age is 5-14
  • Photography and video filming are not permitted inside the cave.

Insider tip:

Please wear warm clothes as the temperature inside the caves is usually 8-12 degrees celsius.


Select Package Options

Embark on a magical journey to the depths of the earth with a half-day tour of the Te Anau glowworm caves in New Zealand. Discovered by Lawson Burrows in 1948, these limestone caves on Lake Te Anau are a true wonder of nature, full of sculpted rock formations, whirlpools, and a stunning underground waterfall.

Price Includes
  • Meals
    • Unlimited hot drinks
  • Transfers
    • Shared vehicle
  • Activities
    • Guided tour of the caves by the path and by small boat
  • Guide
    • English-speaking tour guide

More Details about Te Anau Glowworm Caves

Know Before You Go for Te Anau Glowworm Caves

  • Photography and video filming are not allowed inside the cave.
  • The tour may get canceled due to inclement weather. If this happens you will be informed 1 day prior to your tour, and you may reschedule or request for a full refund.
  • You can present either a printed or a mobile voucher for Te Anau Glowworm Caves tour.

Things To Carry for Te Anau Glowworm Caves

  • Water bottle
  • Sunglasses
  • Valid id proof
  • Sunscreen lotion (spf 40+)

Te Anau Glowworm Caves Map

Starting Point
Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand