Te Anau Glowworm Caves Tour with Lake Cruise

Explore limestone passages, whirlpools and a roaring underground waterfall on a shared tour with an English-speaking guide. Discover the hidden grotto where thousands of glowworms cast their natural light.

• Cruise across Lake Te Anau to reach the caves
• Explore the underground passages on foot and by small boat
• Warm up with unlimited hot drinks

Itinerary

1. Start at the RealNZ Te Anau Visitor Centre. Departures are at 09:00, 10:15, 11:30, 12:45, 14:00, 15:15, 16:30, 17:45, 19:00, 20:15, and 21:30.
2. Explore the caves at Lake Te Anau on a guided tour. The experience lasts 2 hours 15 minutes.
3. Return to the RealNZ Te Anau Visitor Centre. Return times vary by departure: 11:15, 13:45, 16:15, 17:30, 18:45, 20:00, 21:15, 22:30, or 23:45.

What's Included

• English-speaking guide
• Guided cave tour by path and small boat
• Cruise across Lake Te Anau
• Unlimited hot drinks

Important details

• Requires considerable walking and bending at the cave entrance. This activity is not recommended for anyone with impaired physical mobility.
• This activity is not recommended for anyone with medical conditions such as high blood pressure or epilepsy.
• This tour is not recommended for infants.
• Strollers are not suitable for this activity.
• Do not take photos or film inside the caves.
• Arrive 15 minutes before departure. Late arrivals and no-shows are not refunded.