2. Charleston GlowWorm Cave Tour

Is a “Eco - Caving Adventure” in the Paparoa National Park where you take the “Rainforest Train” in to the Nile River Canyon rain forest and explore the enormous Nile River Cave System.

You will admire an ancient "wonderland" of stalactites and stalagmites & simply "galaxies" of Glow-worms.

The Charleston GlowWorm Cave Tour explores one of New Zealand's largest unmodified cave systems where you will experience outstanding displays of glowworms in a simply superb, unmodified and well-decorated cave, complete with amazing photogenic stalactite and stalagmite formations

You will take the Rainforest Train through the primeval rain forest and explore a calcitic paradise complete with stalactites and stalagmites in the upper levels of the Nile River GlowWorm Cave before meeting the active level of the cave to admire the incredible glowworm-lit grottos.

Be assured that you will experience a simply stunning “soft eco-adventure” in an overwhelmingly unspoiled environment in small groups with friendly and knowledgeable hosts.

Key Information:

• We provide: All Specialized clothing and equipment. Westport / Charleston Courtesy Coach and Drinks.

• You provide: Stout footwear, warm clothing and a camera

• Suitable: for all who can walk unassisted on uneven surfaces.

• All Trips Depart Daily: 9.00am, 11:30am & 2.00pm NZ Daylight Saving Hours - (10:00am & 12.30pm winter).

• Location: Our Base is in “The Charleston Hotel” alongside State Highway 6, halfway between Punakaiki and Westport. (Allow 20minutes ex Westport & 35minutes ex Punakaiki)

• Transport & Location: is provided to and from our departure point at “The Charleston Hotel” on State Highway 6, Charleston from Westport and by arrangement for groups of 6 or more from Punakaiki.

• Cancellation Policy: Underworld Adventures reserves the right to cancel any trip due to inclement conditions. and will refund in full given 24hours notice or more.

Other Information:

• Check out our award winning wet version of this tour “Underworld Rafting”

• Want more adventure then consider Underworld Rafting or the full on Adventure Caving.

For those who want the best of everything then consider our “Underworld Combo” that combines the “Underworld Rafting and the Adventure Caving” as a full-on day activity.