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Two people standing on a rocky surface under a starry sky with a visible light beam. 1
A cave with a small pool of water, moss-covered rocks, and a group of people standing near the entrance. 2
Two people in a cave with stalactites and stalagmites. 3
By Underworld Adventures Ltd

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Free cancellation available
Price is £103 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Up-close encounter with the enchanting glowworms
    • Knowledgeable & experienced guide to accompany you
    • Train ride through a stunning rainforest
    • Small, personal tours in an unmodified cave
    • Sight of ancient stalactites & stalagmites

Activity location

  • Metro/Te Ananui Cave
    • State Highway 6
    • 7865, Charleston, West Coast, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • The Charleston Adventure Center and Cafe
    • State Highway 6
    • Charleston, West Coast, New Zealand

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Glowworm Cave Tour

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
£102.66 x 2 Adults£205.32
Total
Price is £205.32
Until Sat, 14 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guided tour of the Nile River Caves
  • Inclusions
    Admission fees
  • Inclusions
    Safety briefing and equipment
  • Inclusions
    Transport to and from Charlestown Base
  • Inclusions
    Live tour commentary provided in English
  • Exclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off

Know before you book

    • Children 16 and younger must be accompanied by a paying adult.
    • You must be able to walk on unpaved or uneven terrain.
    • Check-in is 30 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Discover the enchanting glowworms of the Nile River Caves in Paparoa National Park. Take a train ride with an experienced guide through the rainforest to the caves to witness thousands of tiny glowworms lighting up the cavern's walls.

    Make your way to Charlestown Base where your friendly guide awaits. Grab caving helmets, coats, and boots before embarking on a train ride through the lush rainforest of Paparoa National Park. Then make your way to the Nile River Caves.

    Enter the cave with its twisting network of limestone passages, stalactites, and stalagmites—the perfect habitat for glowworms. Your expert guide leads you through, providing narration about its various inhabitants. Be fascinated by the illuminating creatures that seem to decorate the walls and provide light, a truly magical sight.

Location

Activity location

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    Metro/Te Ananui Cave
    • State Highway 6
    • 7865, Charleston, West Coast, New Zealand

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    The Charleston Adventure Center and Cafe
    • State Highway 6
    • Charleston, West Coast, New Zealand