Recent Traveler Reviews
Here is a selection of the most recent reviews of the Te Anau Glow Worm Caves Tour submitted by actual travelers. Read what travelers liked, what they loved, and what they thought could be improved.
30 minute cruise on the lake to access the cave complex. The glow worm experience was 15 minutes walk through the caves and a 15 minute boat ride in the caves in a group of 14 maximum. Short presentation with explanation in the visitors centre. Be aware no photographs are allowed within the caves. The cave complex is incredible with waterfalls and rushing water below the purpose built walkway through the chambers. The boat ride was really relaxing as you circle the main glow worm chamber in the dark. The guide was really friendly with excellent knowledge of the caves and a real passion for the place. We would recommend the late tour to experience the stars on the return trip on the lake we could even see the milky way. If you are in Te Anau I would definitely make this one thing that you do.
Reviewed by: R D B, May 2013
Was everything I expected. As described in promotional materials.
Reviewed by: Michael E, April 2013
The whole experience was most interesting including gliding in a flat bottomed boat in complete darkness. The information session was, well, very informative.
Reviewed by: Maree R, March 2013
A must when visiting Te Anau. Glow worms looks like stars in the sky. Great initial boat trip across the lake
Reviewed by: Ryan T, March 2013
Absolutely brilliant - boat trip was magical, especially our return around 9.00pm - and the tour of the caves was excellently organised with an informative verbal introduction and a further show with slides to conclude. And as for the caves - well just don't miss the opportunity!!
Reviewed by: Michael E, March 2013
This was a wonderful and very unique tour. Highly recommended!
Reviewed by: jproctorealm, February 2013
We really enjoyed the trip because of the variety of experiences- boat road across the huge lake with wonderful views, walk in huge, dark underground tunnel/cave alongside roaring river, peaceful boat ride in dark, glow worm lit caves, then an interesting presentation whilst having coffee/tea.
Reviewed by: Barbara S, Australia, February 2013
Excellent tour of Lake Te Anau and the interesting glow worm caves.
Reviewed by: Fred W, January 2013
This Tour was amazing - my daughter and I loved it. Very informative staff! Glow worm caves amazing - incredible rock formations and glow worms were beautiful. Would highly recommend this tour - watch out for the sandflys though.
Reviewed by: Shannon M, January 2013
The trip across the lake was very scenic, and the caves themselves were very interesting. Wear clothing that you don't mind getting a bit wet.
Reviewed by: Patrick S, December 2012
