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RealNZ - Te Anau Glowworm Caves

Highlights

Cruise across Lake Te Anau
Guided tour of the caves by path, and by small boat in the grotto
Complimentary hot drinks

Your magical journey begins in Te Anau with a relaxing cruise to the glowworm caves onboard one of our purpose-built scenic cruise vessels.

Relax on board, enjoy the scenery as we cruise to the western shores of Lake Te Anau. There is no road access to the Te Anau Glowworm Caves.

Upon arrival at the glowworm caves, you'll meet your guide and be able to view the interesting displays in Cavern House and learn about this mysterious underground world.

Venturing underground in small groups, you will soon appreciate that the Te Anau Glowworm Caves date back over 12,000 years and are home to a vast network of twisting limestone passages filled with sculpted rock, whirlpools and a roaring underground waterfall.

Your experienced and friendly guide will share the fascinating history of the cave and point out interesting highlights along the way.

The highlight of the tour is when you transfer to a small boat in a silent secluded grotto inhabited by hundreds of tiny glowworms, unique to New Zealand - a truly extraordinary sight.

There is time for an optional short nature walk in view of the lake edge.

After a dazzling tour you can reflect upon your experience on the return cruise to Te Anau.

Adult $129.00

Child $65.00 (5 - 15 years)

Infant $0.00 (0 - 4 years)

What's included

Return cruise across Lake Te Anau
Optional short guided forest experience to learn about the unique flora of the region
Guided tour of the caves by path and by small boat
Complimentary hot drinks

Location

85 Lakefront Dr
Te Anau 9600
New Zealand

Notes

Duration: 2.hrs 15mins
Please Note: Some bending is required at the caves entrance and steps are involved.
Departs: RealNZ Visitor Centre, 85 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau.
Te Anau is a 2.5 hour drive from Queenstown, so ensure you allow sufficient time to travel between the two locations.
Check In: Please check in a minimum of 30 minutes prior to departure.
Note: Photography and video filming are NOT permitted inside the cave.
Please note, bending is required to enter the caves.
Suitable for all 5 years and over. Child rates apply 5 -15 years.

Available Bookings from 12 Jul to 25 Jul 2025

All prices are shown in NZD ($)

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chrisc4 from New Zealand wrote on 30 June 2025

Amazing

This was a fantastic experience. Everything from boat ride over, walking to get to caves and in the caves. The internal waterfalls were unbelievable. The entire experience was well worth while. Staff were all super friendly and knowledgeable.

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Chu Xuan from Australia wrote on 30 June 2025

Great family time

The tour is suitable for family, the knowledge share by tour guide is useful and glow worms are just amazing to gaze upon

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Shreyash Thakare from India wrote on 17 June 2025

Superb tour.

Excellent experience! I am so glad I did the caves with RealNZ. Warm people and comfortable rides.

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David Feather from New Zealand wrote on 29 May 2025

Teanau glow worm cave

An awesome experience

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Jess Grimshaw from New Zealand wrote on 28 April 2025

Absolutely Amazing

We had an amazing experience visiting the glow worms at Te Anau with RealNz. Very informative staff and such an unforgettable experience seeing the glow worms, also getting to see Lake Te Anau on boat was also great! Highly recommend!

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