Te Anau: Glowworm Caves Guided Tour

1.Te Anau: Glowworm Caves Guided Tour
Cruise Lake Te Anau, tour 12,000-year-old limestone caves, then raft into a pitch-dark glowworm grotto on a guided small-group night trip.
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Cruise Lake Te Anau, tour 12,000-year-old limestone caves, then raft into a pitch-dark glowworm grotto on a guided small-group night trip.

Small-group Milford Sound day trip from Te Anau with expert guiding, Mirror Lakes stops, and a 2-hour wildlife cruise.
“Small group, we saw many full size bus tours and we were glad to be on our small Mercedes Sprinter Van. Our tour guide Gary was great. He is very knowledgeable about geography and the area. We enjoyed his commentary a lot. The tour stops at locations for photos on the way and return to…”

Take the Luminosa cruise across Lake Te Anau, then go underground by footpath and punt to see thousands of glowworms.
“I was not sure about this when I booked it as photos can be faked to make it look more appealing then it should be. But from the time my wife and I got into the boat everything was nothing less than memorable. The crew was fantastic. Lots of information shared about gloworms and their…”

Coach from Te Anau to Milford Sound plus a catamaran cruise with live guides, photo stops, nature walks, and a picnic lunch for $110.

Small-group Milford Sound day from Te Anau: coach, 2-hour cruise to the Tasman Sea, short walks, wildlife, and picnic lunch.

Milford Sound day trip from Te Anau with a glass-roof coach, photo stops, and a 2-hour cruise for waterfalls, wildlife, and views.

Full-day Milford Sound tour from Te Anau with small-group minivan, 2-hour cruise, short walks, and picnic lunch for $192.78.
“Great way to see Milford sound. It was nice to look out the window and not have to concentrate on driving. Our driver Jacob provided us with some good information on the drive over. Milford Sound is amazing. Lunch was also very good.”

Jet boat from Te Anau through Fiordland’s Upper Waiau River with Lord of the Rings stops, then silent Lake Manapouri.
“From the very start this experience was top notch! Chris called us to check if we wanted to reschedule our time based on rain that was moving in. He was so thoughtful and offered to take us whatever we decided. We arrived and Lindy was there to greet us and get us geared up. We…”

Small-group Milford Sound day trip from Te Anau with scenic road stops, a nature cruise, wildlife chances, and live geology commentary.

Full-day Doubtful Sound cruise from Manapouri with Lake Manapouri boat, Wilmot Pass coach, catamaran fjord ride, and sound-of-silence moment.
“It was a very remote location to enjoy the Fiordlands and getting there was enjoyable. The one thing I didn't expect was 130 people on the boat. The adds made it appear smaller, more boutique with solitude and silence. The fiord and Lake Te Anau were beautiful, but you will be sharing it with 120…”

A full day from Te Anau to remote Doubtful Sound via Lake Manapouri and Wilmot Pass, with a 3-hour cruise and wildlife spotting.

Cruise Doubtful Sound from Te Anau via Lake Manapouri and Wilmot Pass. Dolphins, seals, penguin chances, and misty fjord views.
“The Doubtful Sound Wilderness Cruise was absolutely breathtaking! The whole experience was very organised and well planned — from the check-in to the transfers and the cruise itself.”

Small-group Milford Sound day tour from Te Anau with cruise, photo stops, and scenic walks. Max 14, about 9 hours.
“We had the best guide ever. Nicky was very knowledgeable and with all the rain and wind we encountered she still took time to stop for photos. Our Milford Sound tour was spectacular. With the heavy rain the waterfalls were a sight to behold. Highly recommend this tour.”

Overnight cruise on Doubtful Sound via Lake Manapouri and Wilmot Pass, with wildlife, kayaking, dinner, and breakfast.
“The trip to Doubtful Sound was undoubtedly the highlight of our trip to New Zealand.”

Premium Te Anau to Milford Sound bus ride with glass roof, photo stops, then a 2-hour nature cruise close to waterfalls.