Journey Through a Spectacular Grotto on a Two-Hour Guided Tour of Glowworm Caves with a Scenic Cruise Across Lake Te Anau
Enjoy the engulfing allure as you ascend into the mysterious Te Anau Glowworm Caves, where nature’s magic comes to life. Your adventure begins with a scenic cruise across Lake Te Anau to the cave’s entrance. After exploring informative displays at Cavern House, you’ll venture underground with expert guides, navigating through twisting limestone passages and marvelling at sculpted rock formations and a roaring underground waterfall. In the heart of the cave, drift silently in a boat beneath a shimmering canopy of glowworms, their ethereal light creating an otherworldly experience.
Inclusions
- Valid for one child (5–15) or one adult (16+)
- Guided Tour of Te Anau Glowworm Caves
- Scenic cruise across Lake Te Anau
- Explore the caves by path and by small boat
- Discover the twisting network of limestone passages, plus see whirlpools and an underground waterfall
- Drift into the darkness and witness hundreds of shimmering glowworms
- Complimentary tea and coffee
- Available every day: Departures vary seasonally, see Fine Print for further information
- Meeting Point: RealNZ Visitor Centre, 85 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau
- Bookings valid to 30 September 2025
Pricing & availability
Departures from RealNZ Visitor Centre 85 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau, Southland
Things to know
- Bookings essential via email: reservations@realnz.com quoting your voucher number
- Book early to secure your desired date and time
- Present printed or smartphone purchase/booking confirmation on arrival
Things don’t always work out, so enjoy peace of mind knowing that the following cancellation options are available to you.
- Up to 1 day before your chosen date - 100%
- Up to 7 days after purchase - 100%
- Cancellations made more than 24 hours before departure date: no cancellation fees apply
- Cancellations within 24 hours of departure date, late arrivals and no-shows: 100% cancellation fee applies
Changes to booking
24 hours’ notice is required to change a booking you have made
- Non-slip shoes/boots
- Waterproof jacket
- Sweater/fleece jacket
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Insect repellent
- Camera
- Personal medication (including for asthma and allergies)
Every day
Availability:
- Available every day:
- 1 October 2024 – 30 April 2025: Departs 9am, 11.30am, 2pm, 3.15pm, 4.30pm, 5.45pm, 7pm & 8.15pm
- 1 May 2025 – 30 September 2025: Departs 10.15am, 2pm, 4.30pm & 7pm
- Additional departures may be available at different times of the year, or by demand. Contact RealNZ directly to discuss
- Bookings valid to 30 September 2025
- Departure point: RealNZ Visitor Centre, 85 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau
- Please be at the departure point at least 15 minutes prior to your departure time. Late arrivals and no shows will void offer
Important:
- Exclusions: Food, drinks and hotel transfers
- Any additional personal expenses must be paid directly to vendor(s)
- Photography and video cameras are not permitted in the Glowworm Caves because flash lighting affects the glowworms and visitor acclimatisation to the dark
- Some bending is required at the cave entrance and participants will need to be able to use manage some steps
- Inside the caves the temperature sits at 8 – 12º Celsius, bringing a warm jacket is advised
- This experience involves a section where all guests must be silent for some time (within the glowworm cavern). Please consider this experience may not be suitable for younger guests
- Please allow up to two hours for this experience, including travel time
Terms & Conditions:
- All infants and children must be booked with at least one paying adult
- Cruises are weather-dependent and may be cancelled or rescheduled at the discretion of RealNZ for passenger and crew safety
- Minimum numbers apply for tour to proceed. If a tour fails to satisfy minimum numbers, the trip may be cancelled or rescheduled
- Late arrivals and no-shows void offer
Please Note:
- Bookings for this offer are limited and subject to availability. Not valid with any other offer
- Entire value must be used in one visit; any unused portions will be forfeited, and cannot be used at a later date
Important:
- The destination you are travelling to may have health, insurance and vaccination requirements in place. Please ensure you stay up to date with any requirements prior to your visit
- We reserve the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Full terms and conditions are located on the terms and conditions page of our website
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