Tour Itinerary
Cruise across Lake Te Anau on board a modern catamaran Luminosa to Cavern House located on the western shores. This purpose built vessel has large outdoor viewing areas and a spacious cabin. The crew will share stories about the natural history and early pioneers of the region.
On arrival, join the specialist nature guide for the Te Anau Glowworm Caves experience. Above ground the nature guide will detail aspects of the caves and its various inhabitants in the visitor interpretation centre. Then below ground there is a twisting network of limestone passages filled with the whirlpools and waterfalls of the Tunnel Burn Stream. By geological standards, the caves are very young and are still being carved out by the force of this river that flows through them.
Follow the path deep underground before transferring into small boats to drift silently along the river below a display of the New Zealand glowworm; thousands of glowworms inhabit a silent hidden grotto.
Retrace your steps out of the caves and return to Te Anau by catamaran. Light refreshments are available for purchase at Cavern House and on board the Luminosa. Complimentary tea and coffee is available at Cavern House.
Note: 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.
Tour Inclusions:
- Cruise across Lake Te Anau on board the catamaran Luminosa to Cavern House
- Complimentary tea and coffee at Cavern House
- Nature guide on from visitor interpretation centre to limestone passages along the Tunnel Burn Stream, including a 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.
Schedule & Duration:
- Frequency: Daily. All year round
- Departure Point: Visitor Centre, Lakefront Drive, Te Anau
- Departure Time:
14:00pm (All Year),
17:45pm (November-April)
19:00pm (All Year)
20:15pm (October-15 April)
- Duration: 2 hours 15mins (approximately)
- Return Details: Returns to Visitor Centre, Lakefront Drive, Te Anau
- Closed: Christmas Day
Important Information:
- This tour must be booked at least 72 hours in advance of travel
- Confirmation for this product will be received within 24 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Tour is operated in English unless otherwise stated
- Complete operator information, including opening times and local contact telephone numbers are included on your e-voucher
General Information:
- Child ages are 5-14 years inclusive
- What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, waterproof jacket, warm clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses, insect repellent and camera
- 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
Enhance Your Visit To New Zealand:
If you are interested in one of our independent coach tours, escorted coach tours or self drive tours and have day or two up your sleeve, why not add this trip to your visit? Simply let us know when you enquire about your other tour and we will include this trip in our quote.
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