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.
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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+)