Te Anau Glowworm Caves Guided Tour at Te Anau Glowworm Caves
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The Te Anau Glowworm Caves Guided Tour takes visitors into a limestone cave system beneath the shores of Lake Te Anau in Fiordland, New Zealand. The caves were rediscovered in 1948 and contain active glowworm grottos, underground streams, and whirlpools carved over millions of years. Te Anau is one of the main gateways to Fiordland National Park and its surrounding attractions.
The guided tour includes a short boat crossing on Lake Te Anau, a walk through illuminated cave passages, and a silent boat ride through the glowworm grotto, where the bioluminescent larvae of Arachnocampa luminosa cover the cave ceiling. Tickets cover the return boat transfer, guide commentary, and entry to the cave system. Tours run in small groups and depart multiple times daily from the Te Anau lakefront.
Why you'll love it
- Boat crossing on Lake Te Anau included in the tour
- Silent boat ride through the bioluminescent glowworm grotto
- Walk through illuminated limestone cave passages
- Caves rediscovered in 1948 after millions of years of formation
- Underground streams and whirlpools carved into the cave system
- Located at the gateway to Fiordland National Park
Good to know
- Age suitability
- Suitable for all ages
- Cancellation policy
These tickets cannot be cancelled or rescheduled.
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