Travel & Leisure

Te Anau Glow Worm Caves

Carved out by the force of the river, the Te Anau caves are an underground labyrinth of limestone caves lit by hundreds of glow worms.
By Concrete Playground
September 06, 2017
Lake Te Anau

61 Patience Bay Drive, Te Anau

Set off from Te Anau across the lake to find these glowing caves. Take in sculpted rock and the roar of waterfalls as well as silent pools. The glow worms seem to glitter as you move past and the whole experience is magical. Everything Queenstown run day tours to the magical caves for NZD $93, which includes the cruise across Lake Te Anau, a guided tour with informative commentary, return coach transfers from Queenstown and three-hours free time in Te Anau.