Te Anau glow worm caves New Zealand
Have you ever seen limestone passages sculpted by water up close?
Have you drifted in silent darkness beneath the luminous
blue-green shimmer of thousands of glowworms? A visit to the Te
Anau Glowworm Caves with Real Journeys on the isolated western
shores of Lake Te Anau is a must-see. Available from Te Anau or
Queenstown
Located on the isolated western shores of Lake Te Anau, these
caves were lost in legend for many years. Their ancient Maori name
‘Te Ana-au’ means ‘caves with a current of swirling water’ and it
was this that led to their rediscovery in 1948. After three years
searching, explorer Lawson Burrows discovered a stream emerging
from under a rock structure. He squeezed underwater through the
entrance and surfaced into a cavern shimmering with thousands of
glowworms.
Today we know that these magical caves are the lower section of a
much larger cave system which extends deep under Fiordland
National Park.
Explore a mysterious underground
world of rushing water before drifting in silent darkness beneath
the luminous shimmer of thousands of glowworms.
Your Te Anau Glowworm Cave adventure begins with a cruise
across beautiful Lake Te Anau on board the catamaran Luminosa to
the western side of the lake. On arrival there is time to view
the interesting displays at Cavern House before our friendly
guides accompany you underground in small groups.
As you explore by path and small boat, your senses will be
overwhelmed. In this mysterious underground world
discover fossils and rock formations, and view rushing waterfalls
and whirlpools. Learn how the caves are still being carved out by
the incredible and relentless power of nature, before gliding
through silent darkness to the glowworm grotto. The delicate
incandescence of thousands of tiny glowworms is a magical sight.
- Duration 2hrs 30mins
- Suitable for all ages with exception of infants
- Some bending is required at caves entrance and steps are
involved
Home
/ Our Company
