Te Anau: Guided Tour Of Glowworm Caves
Duration
135 minutes
Free cancellation
up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience's start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience's start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience's start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it's canceled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Live Tour Guide
English
Highlights
- Take a lovely return cruise on Lake Te Anau.
- Appreciate the glow worms in the complete darkness.
- Discover cave systems, geological formations, and Maori myths.
- Take in the underground waterfalls and whirlpools in limestone passageways.
- Discover the region's distinctive flora on an optional woodland experience.
Included
- Beautiful scenic cruise across Lake Te Anau to the caves entry point
- Guided tour through the caves
- Complimentary tea and coffee
Excluded
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Point
RealNZ Visitor Centre, 85 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau, New Zealand. The Visitor Centre is by the water, near a small roundabout in town. Please see address above which can be put into google maps for directions. Our team will check you in before you board the cruise to the Glowworm Caves.
Full Description
Before floating in the dark amid the glowing shimmer of hundreds of glowworms, explore a magical underground world of rushing water. You start your journey to the Te Anau Glowworm Caves by taking a boat to Lake Te Anau's western borders. Before you go beneath, check out the educational exhibits at the caverns' entrance to learn more about this geological marvel. Your amiable guide will highlight the caves' main features and impart their expertise about the caves' past during the trip. The beauty of this subterranean realm is astounding. Even though the caverns are 12,000 years old, they are still relatively young by geological standards, and the river's force is still sculpting them. As a result, there is a roaring underground waterfall, whirlpools, and a winding system of limestone corridors with sculpted rock. You will be transported by small boat deep within the caverns, away from the sound of the water, to a quiet, secret grotto that is home to hundreds of glowworms, which are exclusive to New Zealand. They create a sparkling spectacle that is nothing short of spectacular in the underground darkness.
Know Before You Go
- Please check in at the RealNZ Visitor Centre, 85 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau.
- Please note that a reasonable agility level is necessary as some bending is required due to low cave entrances and steps being involved
- This tour is not suitable for wheelchair passengers or heeled shoes
- This tour is not suitable for infants
- Light refreshments are available to purchase from the Cavern House and on the cruise. Complimentary tea and coffee are available.
What to bring:
- Comfortable shoes
- Insect repellent
- Weather-appropriate clothing
Not allowed:
- Cameras
Not suitable for:
- People with mobility impairments
- Wheelchair users
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