Excursió a les coves de cucs lluminosos de Te Anau

Val la pena el viatge per veure els cucs lluminosos en la foscor més absoluta. El trajecte en barca és d'uns 45 minuts per trajecte. La caminada fins a la cova no va ser tan llarga com s'havia indicat. Els guies van ser excel·lents i amables, oferint explicacions entretingudes sobre la cova i els cucs lluminosos.

Una activitat que va superar completament les expectatives, ja que dins de la cova de les lluernes està prohibit fer fotos i vídeos, de manera que la informació prèvia que es pot trobar és majoritàriament descripcions de text, i un dubta de la seva magnificència. Després de participar-hi, va ser molt emocionant! El lloc de registre és fàcil de trobar, just a prop de l'estàtua de Takahe, un punt de referència de Te Anau, on també es poden fer fotos. Després, es pren un vaixell cap a la cova de les lluernes. Com que està prohibit fer fotos dins de la cova, s'ofereixen fotos preses durant el trajecte en vaixell. Abans d'entrar a la cova, el personal explica les precaucions, de manera senzilla i clara. Un cop dins, un queda sorprès per la peculiar geomorfologia de la cova: rius subterranis, estalactites, etc. Fins i tot vam tenir la sort de veure anguiles salvatges. Després de pujar a la barca i apagar les llums, la foscor és total, i llavors es veuen els punts de llum de les lluernes, com estrelles blaves. Per evitar pertorbacions sonores, durant l'observació de les lluernes es manté un silenci absolut, i el personal no fa cap explicació. Després de l'observació, es torna a l'interior per prendre una beguda calenta i escoltar les explicacions del personal, acompanyades de vídeos i una presentació vívida, que permeten als visitants no només veure la misteriosa cova de les lluernes, sinó també aprendre sobre aquesta criatura tan especial.

Tours in the cave are divided into small groups, with the minimal impact to the environment. No photos nor videos allowed in the cave, just bear in mind.

This trip exceeded our expectations! it was an amazing and unusual opportunity to go deep inside a cave system and observe glowworms. It was well organised and informative with small groups of 12 people being taken by a guide into the cave on a small boat. Our guide, Lucy, was excellent - she spoke clearly so everyone could hear, and was interesting and knowledgeable. The boat trip to and from the caves was also enjoyable and the views of Lake Te Anau were beautiful - we were lucky to have perfect weather! I would definitely recommend the Glowworm Cave Tour. It’s not allowed to take photos inside the caves, so the pictures are only of the journey to and from the caves..

Embarking on a Glow Worm tour with RealNZ is like stepping back in time to a world straight out of a fairy tale. Exploring a cave formed over 35 million years ago, encountering thousands of twinkling glow worms, and being guided by an exceptional tour guide made this experience truly unforgettable. From the moment I descended into the depths of the cave, I was immediately struck by its otherworldly beauty. Stalactites and stalagmites adorned the cavern walls, creating an ethereal atmosphere that felt both ancient and timeless. RealNZ's attention to detail ensured that every aspect of the tour, from safety to comfort, was meticulously handled, allowing me to fully immerse myself in the experience. The highlight of the tour was undoubtedly the encounter with the glow worms. As our knowledgeable guide explained, these luminescent creatures create a magical spectacle as they emit a soft, blue-green light to attract prey. Walking through the cavern illuminated only by the glow of these tiny creatures was a mesmerizing experience, transporting me to a realm of wonder and enchantment. Speaking of our guide, their passion for the cave and its inhabitants was infectious. Their expertise and enthusiasm brought the cave to life, as they shared captivating stories about its formation, the ecology of the glow worms, and the history of the area. Their warmth and humor added an extra dimension to the tour, making it not only educational but also highly enjoyable. Overall, my Glow Worm tour with RealNZ was a journey into a mystical world that exceeded all expectations. From the ancient beauty of the cave to the mesmerizing glow of the worms and the exceptional guidance of our tour guide, every moment was filled with wonder and awe. If you're looking for a truly magical experience that will leave you spellbound, I highly recommend embarking on a Glow Worm tour with RealNZ.

成個行程比想像中有趣，特別係對d冇見過螢火蟲既人。開頭會搭船去Glowworm Cave. 沿途景色已經好靚。到步後會有簡單熱飲提供，會有專人講解個洞穴既背景同glowworm到底係d咩嚟。之後就會帶住你入去個洞穴去真實咁睇下螢火蟲。入到洞穴中間位就會坐上一個小艇，之後熄晒所有燈，安安靜靜咁睇螢火蟲。個景就好近距離見到滿天星河咁，真係好靚。套一句個guide既說話就係like Disney fantasy but in real.

amazing, a very good experience uniquely in New Zealand. learned the difference between glowworm and firefly.

well arranged your. good explanations. punctual departure. The small boat itself definitely help to get closer to the falls.

No photos allowed inside the cave, nonetheless good experience and first time seeing glowworms! It was cold there so remember to bring warm clothes

在碼頭報到後會先搭船到島上，剛好選到接近日落的時段，船上景色非常優美，可以走到船上戶外空間欣賞美景，抵達島上後會先進行簡單分組，再一一帶開說明進入洞穴的注意事項，洞穴地形非常特別，令人大開眼界，但要留意有些地方需要彎腰或低頭並保護頭部安全，地上會有水，裡面不能拍照，建議所有東西都不要拿出來，雙手握緊扶手比較不會滑倒。乘著小船進洞時需要非常安靜且杜絕所有光源，如果有會發光的電子產品建議在進入洞穴前先收起來，洞內除了螢火蟲無法看見任何東西，包包拉鍊不要打開。看完螢火蟲後會來到小木屋針對螢火蟲的習性解說，這部分很棒，但結束之後會需要馬上前往搭船，整體體驗很好，但在島上停留時間較緊湊較為可惜，若有上廁所需求建議在看完螢火蟲後，大家進到小木屋盛裝飲料時先去，不然時間會來不及。晚上回去的時候可以在船上看到滿天的星星，非常美麗與印象深刻的體驗。