Begin with a calm cruise across Lake Te Anau, before travelling through the caves by path and small boat. Deep inside the caves thousands of glowworms inhabit a silent hidden grotto.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 135 minutes
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
Experience
- Enjoy a return scenic cruise on Lake Te Anau
- See the glow worms in pitch black darkness
- Learn about the rock formations in the caves
- Listen to the roaring water flowing through the caves
- Learn about the unique flora of the region on an optional short guided forest experience
- Guided tour through the caves
- Beautiful scenic cruise from the meeting point to the caves entry point
- Various language handouts in English, German, Portuguese, Japanese and Chinese
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
- Customers must fill out a travel information form
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Visitor Centre, 85 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau, New Zealand.
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- Comfortable shoes
Not allowed
- Cameras
Know before you go
- 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 Luminosa. Complimentary tea and coffee is available at Cavern House
- From 1 November – 26 December the departure at 9:30 PM will only operate with 20 or more paying passengers on board. Guests will be notified on the day of departure if it is not operating and will be offered the earlier departure time of 8:15 PM
- Your tour time may be different to the one requested. The local operator will confirm your exact tour time by email after booking.