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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. Free for kids under 4 years.
Te Anau Glowworm Caves Tour

Highlights

  • NZs famous glow worm caves

  • Tour available from Te Anau

  • 2 hr 15 minute experience

  • Amazing limestone caverns

  • Luxury catamaran cruise across Lake Te Anau

  • Small-boat experience to view glowworms

More info

Inclusions

  • 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

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

Highlights

  • Experience a mysterious underground world with a guided cave tour past the rushing water of an underground stream before drifting in silent darkness beneath the luminous shimmer of hundreds of glowworms

Time

Ex Te Anau

  • 10.15am
  • 2pm
  • 4:30pm

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)

Additional Information

  • Suitable for all ages with exception of infants
  • Child rates apply for 5 - 14 years and infants 0 - 4 years carried free of charge
  • No film / photography permitted inside caves
  • Morning departure times may vary
  • Light refreshments are available for purchase at Cavern House and on the Luminosa.
  • A REASONABLE AGILITY LEVEL IS NECESSARY (SOME BENDING IS REQUIRED DUE TO LOW CAVES ENTRANCE AND STEPS ARE INVOLVED). NOT SUITABLE FOR WHEELCHAIR PASSENGERS OR HEELED SHOES

Booking Information

  • Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
  • Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
  • For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
  • Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control. We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
  • Prices are seasonal and are constantly changing. The from price displayed may not always be the price you are going to pay, as once you click on your specified date, the price will change to reflect the price for that date/season. Please note that in some cases where you cannot click on a date to obtain the price, please call us so we can assist you

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