Glowworm Caves in Fiordland, New Zealand. Visits to the caves can be arranged through your hosts at Beechwood Lodge in Manapouri.

glowworm caves

Glowworm Caves are located on the western shore of Lake Te Anau. The excursion departure point is 15mins drive from Beechwood Lodge.

Guided tour begins with a 30mins boat ride across Lake Te Anau on board a luxury catamaran, The Luminosa. Round trip visit: 2hrs 30mins.

The Luminosa takes you to the Glowworm Caves visitor's centre called, The Cavern House.

At the visitor's centre you will be
met by the guides and greeted
with complimentary refreshments
and a movie presentation on the
life-cycle of the Glowworm.

The guide accompanys groups
of 6 people. All the walkways
have hand-rails and low-lighting
is present throughout the caves.

Within the caves, the guide assists you into a small boat like vessel, a punt, which the guide steers silently through the caves.

The Cavern House features natural history displays and modern facilities. After visiting the caves, if you wish, explore the lakeshore nature walk.

Glowworm Caves visits can be booked through Beechwood Lodge.
The website for the tour operator.

"We are all worms
but some of us are glowworms."
Sir Winston Churchill.