Experience Te Anau’s mysterious underground world with a guided Glowworm Cave Tour. Venture through a unique cave system sculpted by water before drifting in silent darkness beneath the luminous shimmer of hundreds of glowworms.

About Te Anau Glowworm Caves - RealNZ

Your Te Anau Glowworm Caves adventure begins with a scenic cruise across Lake Te Anau to the lake's western side. Upon arrival at Cavern House, our friendly guides invite you to accompany them underground in small groups.

Your senses will be overwhelmed as you explore by path and small boat. Observe how the rushing water sculpts the rock formations before gliding through silent darkness to the glowworm grotto. The delicate incandescence of hundreds of tiny glowworms is a magical sight.

Duration: 2hrs 15mins

Departure: All year