Te Anau Caves

 

OVERVIEW :A visit to the Te Anau Glowworm Caves on the isolated western shores of Lake Te Anau is a fascinating experience. Explore a mysterious underground world of sculpted rock and rushing water, before drifting in silent darkness beneath the luminous shimmer of thousands of glowworms.

Te Anau Caves
The Te Anau Glowworm Caves are relatively young in geological terms (around 12,000 years old) and are still being formed by water action.

Your journey begins when you board our vessel for a 35 minute cruise across Lake Te Anau. On disembarking you enter Cavern House for an introductory presentation on the caves and there is time to view the informative interpretation displays and to enjoy the rainforest on the lakeshore. Our experienced guides then invite you to accompany them underground in small groups. As you move through the caves by path and small boat, your senses are overwhelmed. Drifting under the starry shimmer of the magical glowworm grotto is an unforgettable experience for all ages.

Click here for a video of the Te Anau Glowworm Caves

LOCATION : The Te Anau Glowworm Caves are located on the western shores of Lake Te Anau. Te Anau is located in the lower South Island of New Zealand, approximately 2 hrs from Queenstown and 2hrs 30 mins from Milford Sound.
ACCOMMODATION : Te Anau offers a range of quality accommodation from hotels and motels and bed and breakfast lodges to holiday parks and backpackers.

CAVE TOURS : Take a scenic cruise across beautiful Lake Te Anau and visit the glowworm caves with a nature guide. Tours depart daily from Real Journeys Visitor Centre, Lakefront Drive, Te Anau

		Schedule valid until 31 October 2017

		9am - 11.15am           27 Dec - 28 Feb
		10.15am - 12.30pm       Nov - Apr
		2.00pm - 4.15pm         All year
		5.45pm - 8pm            Nov - Apr
		7pm - 9.15pm            All year
		8.15pm - 10.30pm        Nov - Apr
		9.30pm - 11.45pm        Nov - 28 Feb


		Duration: 2hrs 15 mins
		Additional departures may be added from time to time.  Please refer to the Real Journeys website for the latest information.
		Note: Suitable for all ages except infants.  Some bending is required at caves entrance and steps are involved. Photography and video filming are NOT permitted inside the cave.
		
CONTACT :
Real Journeys Visitor Centre
Lakefront Drive
Te Anau
Freephone 0800 65 65 01 (within NZ only)
Tel +64 3 249 6000
Website: https://www.realjourneys.co.nz/en/experiences/glowworm-caves/te-anau-glowworm-caves/
Email: contact@realjourneys.co.nz