Cancellations 24 hrs prior to departure: Full refund (less booking fees)

Cancellations within 24 hrs of departure: Nil refund

Just your swimwear, a towel, and some warm clothes for afterwards. Waterproof cameras are optional at your own risk (but the Operator will take plenty of pics which are FREE to download after your tour!)

There is a strict age limit of 10 years or older. Any age is okay for the Glow Worm Cave Tour if they are able to walk unassisted uneven surfaces for 1-2 hours. Please note that back/front packs and strollers for infants are not appropriate for these cave adventures.

There is a certain level of physicality to the adventure. However, if you are confident at walking on uneven surfaces unaided and crouching down at some points this adventure is certainly suitable for you. No tight squeezes whatsoever, just a slight bend to get around a few corners and through a couple of passages.

Underworld Rafting is an untamed, natural adventure at its best.

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On this adventure, you will meet your guide at Underworld Adventure Centre in Charleston, who will equip you with wet suits, wet suit socks, boots, gloves and helmets. Dressed ready for your adventure, a short drive on the Nile River Rainforest Train will take you into the stunning West Coast rainforest with towering limestone cliffs to create a magical backdrop for your experience.

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A short walk then leads you to the cave entrances high above the Nile River. You will enter a hidden subterranean world leaving the daylight behind to explore a calcite paradise of stalactites and stalagmites, crossing huge chambers, following a maze of passages and wander through the heart of an ancient multi-levelled cave system. Enriched with illustrations, explanations and stories you will connect to the fragile, precious world as you explore and descend to the bottom level of the cave, where the water guides you to a magical galaxy of glow-worms.

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Astounded by this underground night sky, you will slowly float on an underground river to emerge back into daylight, using only the natural light of the awe inspiring display of glow worms as navigation.

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Spend the end of your journey on your tube as you float down the fun, gentle rapids of the Nile River surrounded by the lush rainforest and beautiful limestone cliffs.

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Returning with the Rainforest Train back to Charleston, this special hidden place stays behind but the memories will last a lifetime.

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Departure info: 

Tour departs from the Adventure Centre in Charleston, 7368 State Highway 6, Charleston 7892, New Zealand

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Underworld Adventures

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	Get up to 10% cash back per person when you book with us
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	4hr guided underground cave rafting tour through the unmodified Metro Cave System
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	Specialised gear - wet suits, wet suit socks, boots, gloves and helmets
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	Photographs of your experience, free to download after the tour
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	See one of the best Glow Worm displays on earth
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	Explore spectacular formations deep in the karst of the Paparoa National Park
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Visit: https://caverafting.com/underworld-rafting/

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	The Operator reserves the right to alter, modify or cancel due to bad weather, unsafe conditions or any other reason
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	The Operator assumes no responsibility for injuries, delays caused by breakdowns, accidents, adverse weather conditions and other conditions beyond their control
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	The Operator is not responsible for any loss or damage to property
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	Must be 10 years or over
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	Water confidence required
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	Some fitness required as there are 132 steps to climb to the cave
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