# Te Anau Glowworm Caves

> A limestone cave system on the far shore of Lake Te Anau, with a stream and a tour that ends in a boat ride under glowworms.

Source: https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-te-anau-glowworm-caves/

A limestone cave system on the far shore of Lake Te Anau, with a stream and a tour that ends in a boat ride under glowworms. The trip starts with a lake crossing from the township. Tours are by booking only, so reserve ahead in summer.

- **Nearest town:** Te Anau, New Zealand
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** -45.3786, 167.7611

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually February–April and November–December. Still fine, with some compromises, in January and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Featured in these trip guides

- [Te Anau to Milford Sound via Homer Tunnel](https://camping-spirit.com/guides/nzz-milford-road/)

## Nearby

- [Kepler Track Control Gates](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-kepler-track-control-gates/) – 7 km
- [Pearl Harbour, Lake Manapōuri](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-lake-manapouri-pearl-harbour/) – 22 km
- [Doubtful Sound, Deep Cove](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-doubtful-sound-deep-cove/) – 48 km
- [Mirror Lakes](https://camping-spirit.com/places/nzz-mirror-lakes/) – 49 km

## FAQs

### Where is Te Anau Glowworm Caves?

Te Anau Glowworm Caves is in Te Anau, New Zealand, at GPS -45.3786, 167.7611.

### Which road trips pass Te Anau Glowworm Caves?

Te Anau Glowworm Caves is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Te Anau to Milford Sound via Homer Tunnel.

### What is there to see near Te Anau Glowworm Caves?

Places worth a stop nearby: Kepler Track Control Gates (7 km), Pearl Harbour, Lake Manapōuri (22 km), Doubtful Sound, Deep Cove (48 km) and Mirror Lakes (49 km).

### When is the best time to visit Te Anau Glowworm Caves?

The most pleasant months are usually February–April and November–December. Still fine, with some compromises, in January and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)