Glow Worm Caves

The Te Ana-au caves are on the western shore of Lake Te Anau in the southwest of New Zealand.

This system of limestone caverns close to the lake shore is home to glowworms.

The unofficial name used by the national caving association is Aurora. Since the caves lie in the Murchison Mountains, where the endangered takahe were rediscovered, a permit for access is required. Commercial guided tours by punt through the water-filled caverns run daily.

Ask Dawn about tours to the Te Ana-au caves.