Glow worm caves

Hop on a boat from the lakefront in Te Anau on a trip to the glow-worm caves. You are taken across Lake Te Anau to our amazing 12,000 year-old caves, carved out into incredible swirling shapes by the force of the river that flows through them. 

Travel through the limestone passages on foot and by boat to find a grotto of thousands of glittering glow worms, native to New Zealand. A great trip for families. It's also an intimate experience with only 12 people per guide. 

The trip is great for filling in some spare time (it only takes two and a bit hours) and is operated by Real Journeys. 

Find out more about visiting the glow-worm caves.

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