New Zealand Tour
- Luxury glass-roofed coach transport from Queenstown to Te Anau & return
- Cruise across Lake Te Anau on board the catamaran Luminosa to Cavern House
- Complimentary tea and coffee at Cavern House
- At the Glowworm Caves, a nature guide will take you into the limestone passages along the Tunnel Burn Stream
- Ride in a small boat to view the glowworms
- Light refreshments are available for purchase at Cavern House and on board the Luminosa
- Interpretation handouts are available at Cavern House in English, German, Japanese and Chinese.
- Pick up / drop offs from select Queenstown accommodations
Departures
| Depart | 06:55am (All Year) 08:30am (October-April) |
| Frequency | Daily |
| Total Duration | 12.33 hours (11 hours, 50 minutes in summer) (approximately) |
| Leaves | Visitor Centre, Steamer Wharf, Queenstown or selected accommodation properties in the Queenstown area |
| Returns | Visitor Centre, Steamer Wharf, Queenstown or selected accommodation properties in the Queenstown area |
Booking Confirmation:
- Confirmation E-Voucher will be sent within 24 hours of booking, subject to availability
- E-Voucher contains operator details, times and local contact telephone numbers
- This tour must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of travel
Described by the Sydney Morning Herald as “one of the most unusual limestone cave experiences on the planet”, a visit to the Te Anau Glowworm Caves is a must-do for anyone visiting Fiordland.
Board a luxury glass-roofed coach from Queenstown to Te Anau.
An excursion to the Te Anau Glowworm Caves begins with a cruise across spectacular Lake Te Anau on a purpose-built scenic cruise vessel.
After disembarking on the western shores, there is time to view the informative displays at Cavern House before your friendly nature guide accompanies you into the caves in a small group (maximum 14 per group).
This underground world is astonishingly beautiful.
By geological standards the caves are very young (12,000 years) and 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.
Explore a mysterious underground world of rushing water before drifting in silent darkness beneath the luminous shimmer of thousands of glowworms.
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.
In the subterranean darkness, they produce a glittering display that is nothing short of extraordinary.
- A reasonable agility level is necessary (some bending is required due to low caves entrance and steps are involved). Not suitable for wheelchair clients or heeled shoes. Suitable for passengers of all ages except infants.
- Photography and video filming are not permitted inside the caves
- Experienced nature guides have extensive knowledge of the Te Anau and the caves
- Cruise on the Luminosa, a high speed aluminium cruising catamaran
- What to Bring: Non-slip shoes/boots, waterproof jacket, warm sweater/fleece jacket, sunscreen/sunglasses, insect repellent and camera
- Child ages are 5-14 years inclusive
