Te Anau: Glowworm Caves Guided Tour Te Anau Glowworm Caves Guided Tour
ID: GYG126038-481712
Category:
Country: New Zealand
Duration:
02:15 hours
Description
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.
Experience a mysterious underground world of rushing water before drifting in darkness beneath the luminous shimmer of hundreds of glowworms.
Your trip to the Te Anau Glowworm Caves begins with a cruise to the western shores of Lake Te Anau. At the entry to the caves, view the informative displays and learn about this geological wonder before you head underground. On the tour of the caves, your friendly guide will point out the highlights and share their knowledge of the caves and its history.
This underground world is astonishingly beautiful. The cave are 12,000 years old which by geological standards is still very young and they are still being carved out by the force of the river that flows through them. The result is a twisting network of limestone passages filled with sculpted rock, whirlpools and a roaring underground waterfall.
Deep inside the caves, beyond the roar of the water, you will be taken by small boat into a silent hidden grotto inhabited by thousands of glowworms, unique to New Zealand. In the subterranean darkness, they produce a glittering display that is nothing short of extraordinary.
Highlights
- 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
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• 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
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Visitor Centre, 85 Lakefront Drive, Te Anau, New Zealand.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
