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Glow Worm Caves – Te Anau – Self Drive Only

From $129.00 NZD Per Adult

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The experience

Enchanted Twilight: Thousands Of Glowworms Light Up The Darkness

Discover the hidden world beneath New Zealand’s surface on our guided tour. You’ll travel through limestone passages, across whirlpools, and a thundering underground waterfall before entering a serene glowworm grotto, home to hundreds of these unique creatures.

Begin with a scenic cruise to Lake Te Anau’s western shores, then visit Cavern House for an introduction to this geological marvel. Your friendly guides will share fascinating facts and insights on the caves’ history during our 1-hour tour.

Experience the breathtaking display of glowworms in the subterranean darkness, an unforgettable sight.

Getting to Te Anau – Self-drive – Te Anau is about a 2.5 hour drive from Queenstown and around 5 hours from Dunedin

Supplier: Real NZ

The highlights

Explore the fascinating Cavern House displays before descending into the caves with knowledgeable guides who will unveil the secrets of this geological marvel, in Te Anau, NZ.
Delve into the youthful caves sculpted by the powerful river's flow, unveiling a mesmerizing labyrinth of limestone formations, including intricate rock sculptures, whirlpools, and a thundering underground waterfall, in Te Anau, NZ.
s you journey deeper into the darkness, board a small boat to glide through a tranquil grotto illuminated by the gentle glimmer of hundreds of mesmerizing glowworms, offering a magical spectacle unique to New Zealand that will leave you spellbound by its brilliance, in Te Anau, NZ.
Enchanted Twilight: Thousands of glowworms light up the darkness, creating a dazzling display in the underground caverns of New Zealand's Glow Worm Caves.
Glowing Wonders: A magical scene unfolds in the depths of the Glow Worm Caves, where thousands of bioluminescent creatures light up the darkness.

The details

Duration
DURATION: 2.25 HRS
TIME OF TOUR: 10:15 AM / 2 PM / 4:30 PM / 7 PM
Check In
Check In closes 30 minutes prior to departure time.
Location: RealNZ Visitor Centre, 85 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau.
Transport
No - Self drive only - Te Anau is about a 2.5 hour drive from Queenstown.

Additional Inclusions
N/A

The restrictions

Physical
Walking on, off and around the Glow Worm cave and boat.
Accessibility
Individuals using wheelchairs may face challenges participating in this activity and is not recommended.
Pregnancy & Babies
Not suitable for pregnant women.
Children
Children must accompany a paying adult on this tour.

The common questions

No – you can not use cameras in the cave.
Dress for the weather, enclosed footwear is a must.
Keep your belongings with you on board the ship.
All trips operate dependent on weather, river level.
Our standard cancellation policy of written notice 48 hours prior for full refund applies for this activity. For more information please refer to our terms and conditions.

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7:45 AM / 9:00 AM/ 11:30 AM/12:45 PM / 3:15 PM - 1st November - 30th April 10:15 AM - 1st - 31st - October 2:00 PM/ 4:30 PM / 5:45 PM/ 7:00 PM/ 8:15 PM / - 1st October - 30th April 9:30 PM - 26th December - 28th February 10:15 AM / 2:00 PM / 4:

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